Problem 63
Question
Simplify each rational expression. If the rational expression cannot be simplified, so state. $$\frac{x-5}{x+5}$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
\(\frac{x-5}{x+5}\)
1Step 1: Identify any common factors
In the given expression, \(\frac{x-5}{x+5}\), the numerator is \(x-5\) and the denominator is \(x+5\). There are no common factors in the numerator and the denominator that we can cancel out.
2Step 2: Check if the numerator and the denominator are factorable
The numerator \(x-5\) and the denominator \(x+5\) can not be factored any further. Therefore, we can't simplify this expression any further.
3Step 3: Write the final solution
Since there are no common factors in the numerator and denominator to cancel out and the numerator and denominator are not factorable, the expression is already simplified. So, the simplified form of the given expression \(\frac{x-5}{x+5}\) is \(\frac{x-5}{x+5}\).
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