SOLUTION: Write in simplest form. x^2+6x-40/x^2-100 my answer x+4/x+10

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Question 84361: Write in simplest form.
x^2+6x-40/x^2-100
my answer x+4/x+10
Answer by vertciel(183) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your numbers are right, but your signs are not. Let's see why.
x^2+6x-40/x^2-100
= (x + 10)(x - 4)/(x + 10)(x - 10)
= (x - 4)/(x - 10)
Do you understand?