SOLUTION: x^2+3x-10 ___________ x^2+x-20 simplify the rational expression Thanks for your help ;)

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Question 177881: x^2+3x-10
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x^2+x-20

simplify the rational expression

Thanks for your help ;)
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+3x-10
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x^2+x-20
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