Question

Express in simplest form.

Answer 1

(x-2)/x

Explanation:

We can factor the numerator and denominator to see if anything simplifies.

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

because (x-2)(x+5) = x² +5x-2x-10 = x² + 3x -10 and

x(x+5) = x² +5x

Simplify further

`(x-2)/(x)`

because [(x+5) /(x+5)] = 1

Answer 2

x-2/x

Explanation:

¨/¨ means over