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Solve for x.solve for x

Solve for x.solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

The answer to your question is the letter D.

Explanation:

Equation

(x + 5)/(x² + 7x + 10) = (x - 4)/ (x² - 2x - 8)

Process

1.- Factor both denominators

x² + 7x + 10 = (x + 5)(x + 2)

x² - 2x - 8 = (x - 4)(x + 2)

2.- Substitute

(x + 5) / (x + 5)(x + 2) = (x - 4)/(x - 4)(x - 2)

3.- Simplify

1/(x + 2) = 1/(x - 2)

4.- Solve for x (cross multiplication)

x - 2 = x + 2

x - x = 2 + 2

0 = 4

5.- Conclusion

The solution is all real numbers except -5, -2 and 4.

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