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OpenStudy (anonymous):

For all x≠-5/3, what is the simplified form of (6x^2-2x-20)/(3x+5)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

same procedure always,factorize the numerator

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1st step?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2(3x+5)(x-2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then cancel the (3x+5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what does x≠-5/3 really mean?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if x=-5/3 then the denominator will be 0;and you know you can't divide by 0(no yet)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is the answer 2(x-2)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u.

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