SOLUTION: i cant seem to figure out how to solve this problem on my study guide for my math test. Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined: x+3/(x+2)(x+5)

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Question 369199: i cant seem to figure out how to solve this problem on my study guide for my math test.
Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined: x+3/(x+2)(x+5)

Answer by lefty4ever26(59) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rational expressions are undefined whenever the Denominator equals zero.
so set the factors on the bottom equal to zero.
(x+2)=0 (x+5)=0 Solve both for x
x=-2 , x=-5
So the rational expression is undefined at x= -2 and -5.