SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression: x2 + 3x – 10/ x2 + x – 20

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Question 167721: Simplify the rational expression:
x2 + 3x – 10/ x2 + x – 20

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression.


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Highlight the common terms.


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify.


So simplifies to .


In other words, where or

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