SOLUTION: Hi! I need some help with this equiation.. My answer is supposed to be 5x/(x+5) but I keep on getting something else.. Please help!!!!! ((1/x)-(1/5))/((1/x^2)-(1/25))

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Question 480512: Hi!
I need some help with this equiation.. My answer is supposed to be 5x/(x+5) but I keep on getting something else..
Please help!!!!!
((1/x)-(1/5))/((1/x^2)-(1/25))
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Recommend taking it a step at a time:

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