SOLUTION: Please simplify the rational expression: ((x^3) - (5*(x^2)) - (3*x) + 15) / (x^2 - (8*x) + 15) Thank you, Steve

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Question 971089: Please simplify the rational expression:
((x^3) - (5*(x^2)) - (3*x) + 15) / (x^2 - (8*x) + 15)
Thank you,
Steve

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please simplify the rational expression:
((x^3) - (5*(x^2)) - (3*x) + 15) / (x^2 - (8*x) + 15)
:

Group factor the numerator, factor the denominator

Factor out x, factor out -5

Factor out (x^2-3)

Cancel (x-5)



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