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simplify (x-8)/(x^2-3x-40)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x - 8}{x ^{2} - 3 x - 40}

Solution

\frac{1}{x + 5}

Solution steps

\frac{x - 8}{x ^{2} - 3 x - 40}

Factor

x^{2} - 3 x - 40 : (x + 5) (x - 8)

= \frac{x - 8}{( x + 5 ) ( x - 8 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 8

= \frac{1}{x + 5}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x-8)/(x^2-3x-40) ?
The solution to (x-8)/(x^2-3x-40) is 1/(x+5)