SOLUTION: Which of the following equations is equal to the rational expression when x is not equal to 5? x^2-25/x-5 A. X+5/x-5 B. X+5 C. X-5 D. 1/x+5

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Question 1033858: Which of the following equations is equal to the rational expression when x is not equal to 5?
x^2-25/x-5
A. X+5/x-5
B. X+5
C. X-5
D. 1/x+5

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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. Factor (Difference of two squares)
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. (x-5) divides out
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Answer B is correct.


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