SOLUTION: I am trying to simplify this problem, I am assuming the denominator cannot equal zero. (5/x)-(3/(x+5))

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Question 92623: I am trying to simplify this problem, I am assuming the denominator cannot equal zero.
(5/x)-(3/(x+5))

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5/x)-(3/(x+5))
[5(x+5)-3x]/[x(x+5)]
= [2x+25]/[x(x+5)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.