Q. Simplify the following algebraic fraction:x2+6x+52x2−3x−5
Factorize Numerator and Denominator: Factorize the numerator and denominator of the fraction.Numerator: 2x2−3x−5. We look for two numbers that multiply to 2×−5=−10 and add to −3. These numbers are −5 and 2.So, 2x2−3x−5=(2x+1)(x−5).Denominator: x2+6x+5. We look for two numbers that multiply to 1×5=5 and add to 6. These numbers are 1 and 5.So, x2+6x+5=(x+1)(x+5).
Simplify by Canceling Common Factors: Simplify the fraction by canceling common factors.(x+1)(x+5)(2x+1)(x−5)We can cancel the (x+5) terms in the numerator and denominator.
Write Simplified Expression: Write the simplified expression.x+12x+1This is the simplified form of the given algebraic fraction.
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