SOLUTION: Simplify the following expression. (x^(2)-4)/(x^(2)-7x+10)/(x^(2)+6x+5)/(x^(2)-25)

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Question 325270: Simplify the following expression.
(x^(2)-4)/(x^(2)-7x+10)/(x^(2)+6x+5)/(x^(2)-25)

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

Start with the given expression.


Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction .


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Combine the fractions.


Highlight the common terms.


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify.


So simplifies to .


In other words,

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