Okay, I have the problem: (288) / [(x-5)(x+4)] But I think I've confused a lot of people so I have revised the question and please help? I am trying to simplify and write in standard form: (288) / [(x-5)(x+4)] so that way I can find the solutions to this equation using the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, the Rational Root Theorem, Descartes' Rule of Signs, and the Factor Theorem?

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anonymous · Answer

(Also, in the equation I mean for x to be the same thing)

mertsj · Answer

It is not an equation.  Equations have equal signs

anonymous · Answer

:D

anonymous · Answer

I am sorry I mean x=(288) / [(x-5)(x+4)]

anonymous · Answer

Is that better??

mertsj · Answer

Are you sure you don't mean y = (288)/(x-5)(x+4)

mertsj · Answer

If you mean x = then it is x^3-x^2-20x-288=0 and that is the standard form.

anonymous · Answer

I meant x, thank you!!! And how is it simplified?

mertsj · Answer

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