Simplify: (x² − 4)/(x − 2)

A x − 2

B x + 2

C x² − 2

D 2x

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Factor numerator: (x−2)(x+2)/(x−2) = x + 2 (for x ≠ 2).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (x² − 4)/(x − 2)" is Option B: x + 2.

The other options — A) x − 2, C) x² − 2, D) 2x — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Factor numerator: (x−2)(x+2)/(x−2) = x + 2 (for x ≠ 2).

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Simplify: (x² − 4)/(x − 2)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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