SOLUTION: Which of the following equations is equal to the rational expression when x is not equal to 5? x^2-25/x-5 A. X+5/x-5 B. X+5 C. X-5 D. 1/x+5

Algebra ->  Finance -> SOLUTION: Which of the following equations is equal to the rational expression when x is not equal to 5? x^2-25/x-5 A. X+5/x-5 B. X+5 C. X-5 D. 1/x+5      Log On


   

Question 1033858: Which of the following equations is equal to the rational expression when x is not equal to 5?
x^2-25/x-5
A. X+5/x-5
B. X+5
C. X-5
D. 1/x+5
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%5E2-25%29%2F%28x-5%29 . Factor %28x%5E2-25%29 (Difference of two squares)
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%28%28x-5%29%28x%2B5%29%29%2F%28x-5%29 . (x-5) divides out
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%28x%2B5%29
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Answer B is correct.