SOLUTION: How do I factor this? (x^2-25)/(x+5)

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Question 462920: How do I factor this?
(x^2-25)/(x+5)
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Note that x^2 - 25 factors to (x-5)(x+5) (difference of two squares). The x+5's in the numerator and denominator cancel out, leaving x-5.