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What is the simplified form of x minus 5 over x squared minus 3x minus 10 ⋅ x plus 2 over x squared plus x minus 12 ?

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We can simplify the expression with patience and a little mathematical tinkering.

The simplified expression is shown in the attached picture, along with more information obtained about your expression.

The objective is to add similar terms and fractions and group them together to form a solution in a compact, elegant form.

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