Which of the following is equal to the rational expression when x does not equal to 5 or - 1

(x-7) (x+1) / (x+1) (x-5)

a - x+1/x-5

b-x-7/x+1

c - x+1/x-7

d - x-7/x-5

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Jay Peck

26 July, 12:54

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Abigayle Daugherty · Answer 1

The answer is D. You can cancel the (x+1) on the top and bottom because they are the same number.

Which of the following is equal to the rational expression when x does not equal to 5 or - 1(x-7) (x+1) / (x+1) (x-5)a - x+1/x-5b-x-7/x+1c - x+1/x-7d - x-7/x-5