On dividing $x^{2} - 4$ by $(x + 2)$, the quotient is

On dividing $x^{2} - 4$ by $(x + 2)$, the quotient is
  1. $x - 2$
  2. $x + 2$
  3. $x$
  4. $x - 4$

Solution

$x^{2} - 4 = (x-2)(x+2)$.

Asked in: MH-SSC-9

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