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simplify (x+1)/(x^2-4x-5)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x + 1}{x ^{2} - 4 x - 5}

Solution

\frac{1}{x - 5}

Solution steps

\frac{x + 1}{x ^{2} - 4 x - 5}

Factor

x^{2} - 4 x - 5 : (x + 1) (x - 5)

= \frac{x + 1}{( x + 1 ) ( x - 5 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x + 1

= \frac{1}{x - 5}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x+1)/(x^2-4x-5) ?
The solution to (x+1)/(x^2-4x-5) is 1/(x-5)