SOLUTION: i dont understand how to simplify rational expressions like:Whatis/are the excluded value(s)x^2+3x+1 over (x+5)(x-2)

Question 441249: i dont understand how to simplify rational expressions like:Whatis/are the excluded value(s)x^2+3x+1 over
(x+5)(x-2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i dont understand how to simplify rational expressions like:
Whatis/are the excluded value(s)
(x^2+3x+1)/(x+5)(x-2)
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The denominator cannot be zero as that would make the fraction "undefined".
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So, x+5 cannot zero and x-2 cannot be zero
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So, x cannot be -5 and x cannot be 2.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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