Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercises to Skills Review for Chapter 11 - Page 494: 47

Answer

$1-\frac{7}{x+5}$

Work Step by Step

Rewrite $x-2$ as $(x+5)-7$. Therefore, $$=\frac{(x+5)-7}{x+5}=\frac{x+5}{x+5}-\frac{7}{x+5}=1-\frac{7}{x+5}$$
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