Question

(X-4)/(X+5) how can I simplify this more for the answer to be 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

(X-4)/(X+5) how can I simplify this more for the answer to be 4

• assuming you are looking for the value of x to result in x = 4

(x−4)−(4⋅(x+5))x+5=0

−3x−24x+5=0

−3x−24=0,x+5≠0

(−3)⋅x+(−24)=0

x=−(−24)/(−3)

x=−(3)⋅(−8)/(3)⋅(−1)

=−8