Find the least common denominator for the following pair of rational expressions. 2/(k ^ 2 + 5k) and 8/(k ^ 2 + 3k - 10)

Airos asked Jan 23, 2022

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Airos asked Jan 23, 2022

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Answer:

k ( k + 5 )( k - 2 )

Explanation:

(2)/(k^2 +5k) =
(2)/(k(k+5))

(8)/(k^2 +3k-10) =
(8)/((k-2)(k+5))

The least common denominator of rational expressions is

k ( k + 5 )( k - 2 )

Wyj answered Jan 28, 2022

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