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Simplify the rational expressions. State any excluded values. Show your work

x - 2/ x^2 + 3x - 10

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1.) Factor the denominator into 2 expressions leaves you with:

(x-2)/(x+5)(x-2)

x-2 cancels out, you are left with 1/(x+5), excluding x=2

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