Question

Which graph represents the function of f(x) = the quantity of 4 x squared minus 16, all over 2 x minus 4

Answer 1

\[4x^2-16/2x-4\]

Answer 2

@campbell_st

Answer 3

I have answer choices but don't know how to attach them...
they are images of graphs

Answer 4

well the numerator is the difference of 2 squares

one option it to graph it using

https://www.desmos.com/calculator

another is look look at

what value of x in the denominator can't you have...?

factor the numerator

\[\frac{(2x - 4)(2x + 4)}{2x - 4}\]

perhaps this may help

Answer 5

alright so I see you expanded the numerator into two binomials, can u show me the next step?

Answer 6

well what is the common factor..?