Question

Which of the following represents x^2 - 25/ x^2 - 5x in simplified form?

A. x - 5/x
B. x+5/x
C. 1 + (5/x)
D. 1 - (5/x)

Thanks guys!

Answer 1

is this what u mean?
(x^2 - 25)/ (x^2 - 5x)

Answer 2

factor the top and bottom and you'll be able to cancel common factors.

Answer 3

think for top and bottom independently first.

Answer 4

How do I factor the top and bottom?

Answer 5

do u know x^2 - y^2=?

Answer 6

What?

Answer 7

(x^2)-(y^2)=?

Answer 8

here is a picture of the equation and options. There is no "y" in the equation.