Simplify (6 - x - x2) \div (x2 - 4)
A
(3 + x) ÷ (x + 2)
B
(x - 3) ÷ (x - 2)
C
(x - 3) ÷ (x + 3)
D
(3 - x) ÷ (x + 2)
E
(3 - x) ÷ (x - 2)
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(6 - x - x2) = ( 2 - x ) ( 3 + x )
divides
( x^2 - 4 ) = ( -2 - x ) ( 2 - x )
= ( 3 + x ) / ( x + 2)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #42360)