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Simplify the rational expression.

Simplify the rational expression.-example-1
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Answer:


(x-6)/(x-9)

Explanation:

Given


(x^2-2x-24)/(x^2-5x-36) ← factor the numerator and denominator

=
((x-6)(x+4))/((x-9)(x+4)) ← cancel (x + 4 ) on numerator/ denominator

=
(x-6)/(x-9)

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