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simplify (x^2-6x+5)/(x-5)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 6 x + 5}{x - 5}

Solution

x - 1

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 6 x + 5}{x - 5}

Factor

x^{2} - 6 x + 5 : (x - 1) (x - 5)

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

Cancel the common factor:

x - 5

= x - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-6x+5)/(x-5) ?
The solution to (x^2-6x+5)/(x-5) is x-1