Answer
(a) $(x-5)$
(b) $x=5$.
Work Step by Step
(a) The common factor in the numerator and the denominator can be identified as $(x-5)$
(b) A hole will occur at $x=5$.
Precalculus (6th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
013421742X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13421-742-0
Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 3.5 Rational Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models - 3.5 Exercises - Page 380: 122
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