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Find the derivative of the function. Use Example 7 as a model.$$\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Function }} & {\text { Rewrite}} & {\text { Differentiate}} & {\text { Simplify}} \\{y=\frac{x^{2}-4}{x+2}} \end{array}$$
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We can rewrite this function by factoring the numerator as $y=\frac{(x+2)(x-2)}{x+2}$. The common factor of $x+2$ in the numerator and denominator can be cancelled out, simplifying the function to $y=x-2$. Show more…
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