SOLUTION: can any one help with rational exp? (x^2-3x-10) over (x^2+6x+8). (x^2-x-20) over (x^2-25)

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Question 211008: can any one help with rational exp?
(x^2-3x-10) over (x^2+6x+8). (x^2-x-20) over (x^2-25)
Answer by math problem solving(30) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To simplify it, first we need to factor the numerators and the denominators.
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