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Please help!! Which of the following is equal to the rational expression when x ≠ 2 or -4? 5(x-2)/(x-2)(x+4)

Please help!! Which of the following is equal to the rational expression when x ≠ 2 or-example-1
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Answer:

5 / (x+4) x ≠2 x≠-4

Explanation:

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

The denominator cannot be zero so x ≠2 x≠-4

Cancel like terms in the numerator and denominator

5 / (x+4) x ≠2 x≠-4

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