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Simplifying rational expressions — Homework

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Simplifying rational expressions — Homework

Factor completely before canceling, and state restrictions from the original denominator.

  1. 1.Simplify (x^2-25)/(x^2+2x-15) and state restrictions.
  2. 2.Simplify (x^2-3x-10)/(x^2-4) and state restrictions.
  3. 3.Simplify (3x^2-12)/(6x+12) and state restrictions.
  4. 4.Why is x=-5 excluded from the domain of (x^2-25)/(x^2+2x-15) even though it cancels out?
  5. 5.State the domain restrictions for (x+2)/(x^2-49).
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