Answer
No, x/(x+5) does not simplify.
Work Step by Step
You cannot simplify x/x into 1 in this expression, because the factor in the denominator is x + 5, which does not equal x.
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
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 347: 85
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