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What is the value of the rational expression below when x is equal to 4? x-12/x-8

A.-2

B. 8

C. 2

D.-8

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Answer: the answer is 2

Explanation:

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\text{Put the value of x = 4 to the expression}\ (x-12)/(x-8):\\\\(4-12)/(4-8)=(-8)/(-4)=2\\\\Answer:\ \boxed{C.\ 2}

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