express in simplest form:

2x 4 12 2-x
---- / ---- + ------ X -------
x^2-4 x^2-4x+4 x^2-4 3

Spacing is a real problem on these boards. It usually leads only to confusion; therefore, I recommend that you use parentheses, brackets, and the division sign and repost your problem.

[(2x^4)/(x^2-4)] etc.