Question #N658
If \(\frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2}\) is simplified to a single term, what is the value of this term when \(x = 5\)?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 7
D. 11
Correct Answer is: B
We can simplify the expression by factoring the numerator and canceling common factors: \(\frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2} = \frac{(x + 2)(x - 2)}{x - 2} = x + 2\). When \(x = 5\), this expression evaluates to \(5 + 2 = 7\).