Question

Please help Simplify:

Answer 1

Try to factor the numerator, you'll get something that you will cancel ^_^

Answer 2

you can either divide...or factor out the numerator then cancel

Answer 3

Also state that x cannot be -2.

Answer 4

x^2 - 3x - 10 = x^2 - 5x + 2x - 10

does that help?

Answer 5

Yes, now factor by grouping.

Answer 6

so would it be x – 5; where x = 5

Answer 7

i mean rewrite x^2 -3x - 10 as \[\large x^2 - 5x + 2x - 10\]

Answer 8

where x = 5 where did you get that? o.O

Answer 9

that is one of the options to choose from

Answer 10

Correction, \(x \neq 5\)

Answer 11

oh well then yeah it is

Answer 12

I see that x cannot be -2.

Answer 13

ok i was just making sure thank u

Answer 14

but unless there is an equal 0 somewhere i dont think that should be a condition

Answer 15

Hmm you're welcome

Answer 16

Can you tell me what do you get when you factor the numerator?

Answer 17

no there is no zero thanks again guys, is it ok if I post more questions i dont understand well

Answer 18

yes there is a x -2

Answer 19

post in new question...and i have to go so @ParthKohli will be entertaining you

Answer 20

So then x cannot be -2.

Answer 21

yes

Answer 22

x - 5 where x = 5 is good enough if there's a zero ^_^

Answer 23

Lol yes.

Answer 24

If there's a zero then that value is invalid.

Answer 25

ok thank you i think i understand the simplifying process now if not I will just ask u guys Thank you!

Answer 26

You are welcome, clear if any confusion ^_^

Answer 27

You can close the question now.

Answer 28

And post a new one if needed.