Question
Simplify the rational expression.
StartFraction x squared plus 2 x minus 8 Over x squared plus 3 x minus 10 EndFraction times StartFraction 5 x plus 25 Over x plus 3 EndFraction
equals
enter your response here (Simplify your answer.)
Part 2
What are the restrictions on the variable? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
StartFraction x squared plus 2 x minus 8 Over x squared plus 3 x minus 10 EndFraction times StartFraction 5 x plus 25 Over x plus 3 EndFraction
equals
enter your response here (Simplify your answer.)
Part 2
What are the restrictions on the variable? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The simplified expression is: (x-2)(x+4)
The restrictions on the variable are x cannot equal -5, -3, or 2.
The restrictions on the variable are x cannot equal -5, -3, or 2.