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simplify (x^2-8x+15)/(x-3)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 8 x + 15}{x - 3}

Solution

x - 5

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 8 x + 15}{x - 3}

Factor

x^{2} - 8 x + 15 : (x - 3) (x - 5)

= \frac{( x - 3 ) ( x - 5 )}{x - 3}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 3

= x - 5

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-8x+15)/(x-3) ?
The solution to (x^2-8x+15)/(x-3) is x-5