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How do you simplify the expression (x^2 - 4x + 4) / (x - 2)?

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Answer:

x -2

Explanation:

You want to simplify the rational expression (x^2 - 4x + 4) / (x - 2).

Simplification

In general, a rational expression is simplified by cancelling common factors from the numerator and denominator. This usually means you have to factor them.


(x^2 -4x +4)/(x-2)=((x -2)^2)/(x -2)=\boxed{x-2}

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