SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression: x^2 – 3x – 10 ___________ _ x^2 – x – 20

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Question 182791: Simplify the rational expression:
x^2 – 3x – 10
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x^2 – x – 20

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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factoring:

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Canceling out the (x-5) term from numerator and denominator:


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