Q34 Prep 3 Algebra Question Bank

a) If the simplest form of the algebraic fraction \( n(X) = \frac{X^2 - 4X + 4}{X^2 - a} \) is \( n(X) = \frac{X - 2}{X + 2} \), then find the value of \( a \).

a) \( a = 1 \)

b) \( a = 2 \)

c) \( a = 3 \)

d) \( a = 4 \)

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The value of \( a \) is 4 (Correct: d)