2. Simplify completely. x² - 16 x²7x+12 a. b. x-3 x² - 4 x²9 x 2 d. x² 25 C. X - x-6 -5 X + ÷ x+5 x² - 36 2 x - 3

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**2. Simplify completely.**

a. \(\frac{x^2 - 16}{x^2 - 7x + 12}\)

b. \(\frac{x - 3}{x^2 - 9} \cdot \frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}\)

c. \(\frac{x^2 - 25}{x - 6} \div \frac{x + 5}{x^2 - 36}\)

d. \(-\frac{5}{x} + \frac{2}{x - 3}\)
Transcribed Image Text:**2. Simplify completely.** a. \(\frac{x^2 - 16}{x^2 - 7x + 12}\) b. \(\frac{x - 3}{x^2 - 9} \cdot \frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}\) c. \(\frac{x^2 - 25}{x - 6} \div \frac{x + 5}{x^2 - 36}\) d. \(-\frac{5}{x} + \frac{2}{x - 3}\)
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