SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify, if possible. (x^2+ 3x)/(x-5)- (3x+x^2)/(x-5) answer is one of the following: 6x/(x-5) 1 1/(x-5) or 0

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Question 284144: Perform the indicated operation. Simplify, if possible.
(x^2+ 3x)/(x-5)- (3x+x^2)/(x-5)
answer is one of the following:
6x/(x-5)
1
1/(x-5) or
0

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the two terms are equal
3x+x^2=x^2+3x
so the answer is zero