SOLUTION: I Need Help With This Problem {{{ (X-25)/(sqrt(X)-5) }}} What i've Gotten so far is.. {{{ (-25X sqrt(X)+5X-125)/(X-25) }}}

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Question 298086: I Need Help With This Problem

What i've Gotten so far is..

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, which is . However, when do NOT multiply out the numerator! If you leave the numerator in factored form, then the x-25 factor divides out, like this:



Now, the divides out, and the final answer is


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida

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