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Chapter 8: Q 8.66 (page 936)

Subtract4x22x-5-252x-5

Short Answer

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The given expression is equivalent to2x+5.

Step by step solution

01

Given information

The given expression is4x22x-5-252x-5

02

Simplifying the expression,

Making the denominator common:

4x2-252x-5

Factorizing the numerator:

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

Cancelling the like factor from the numerator and denominator:

2x+5.

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