Simplifying a Rational Expression

Hard Advanced Math Rational Expressions

Consider the expression $$rac{3x^2 - 12}{x^2 - 4}$$. Simplify the expression and identify the restrictions on the variable $$x$$ based on where the denominator equals zero. After simplification, determine the resulting expression.

$$3$$ for $$x eq 2$$

$$3$$ for $$x eq 4$$

$$3$$ for $$x eq -2$$

$$3$$ for $$x eq 2 ext{ and } x eq -2$$

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