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Which of the following is equal to the rational expression below when x does not equal -5 or 3? 7(x 5)/(x-3)(x 5)

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7(x+5)/(x−3)(x+5)forgreaterclarity:7(x+5)−−−−−−−−−−−−−−(x−3)(x+5)Nowcancelthex+5terms.Weget:7−−−−−−−−−−−x−3

What is not rational expression?

No. Yes. A rational algebraic expression (or rational expression) is an algebraic expression that can be written as a quotient of polynomials, such as x2 + 4x + 4. An irrational algebraic expression is one that is not rational, such as √x + 4.

How do you solve rational expressions step by step?

The steps to solve a rational equation are:

Find the common denominator.

Multiply everything by the common denominator.

Simplify.

Check the answer(s) to make sure there isn't an extraneous solution.

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