SOLUTION: How do I simplify: x^2-10x+25 over x^2 - 5x

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Question 76510: How do I simplify: x^2-10x+25 over x^2 - 5x
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+%28x%5E2-10x%2B25%29%2F%28x%5E2-5x%29+
Factor both numerator and denominator
+%28%28x-5%29%28x-5%29%29%2F%28x%28x-5%29%29+
Cancel an x-5 from the numerator and the denominator
+%28x-5%29%2Fx+
done