Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 345: 16

Answer

x - 5

Work Step by Step

($x^{2}$ - 25) / (5 + x) = (x + 5) (x - 5) / (x + 5) = 1 * (x - 5) = x - 5
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