If (x^2 – 4) ÷ (x + 2) = x – 2, which polynomial should fill in the blank below?
(x + 2) ´ = x^2 – 4
a. x^2 – 4
b. x – 2
c. x + 2
d. x^2 – 2

Luke started a weight-loss program. the first week, he lost x pounds. the second week, he lost pounds less than times the pounds he lost the first week. the third week, he lost 1 pound more than of the pounds he lost the first week. liam started a weight-loss program when luke did. the first week, he lost 1 pound less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the second week, he lost 4 pounds less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the third week, he lost pound more than times the pounds luke lost the first week.