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simplify (x^2-25)/(4x+20)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 25}{4 x + 20}

Solution

\frac{x - 5}{4}

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 25}{4 x + 20}

Factor

x^{2} - 25 : (x + 5) (x - 5)

= \frac{( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 )}{4 x + 20}

Factor

4 x + 20 : 4 (x + 5)

= \frac{( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 )}{4 ( x + 5 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x + 5

= \frac{x - 5}{4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-25)/(4x+20) ?
The solution to (x^2-25)/(4x+20) is (x-5)/4