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
_____________
x^2 – x – 20

Answer by nerdybill(5404) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%5E2-3x-10%29%2F%28x%5E2-x-20%29
.
factoring:
%28x-5%29%28x%2B2%29%2F%28x-5%29%28x%2B4%29
.
Canceling out the (x-5) term from numerator and denominator:
%28x%2B2%29%2F%28x%2B4%29