Question

    Simplify the expression: (5x + 15) / (x² + 3x)

    A 5 / x Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 / (x + 3) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5x / (x + 3) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5(x + 3) / x Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Factor the numerator: 5x + 15 = 5(x + 3) Factor the denominator: x² + 3x = x(x + 3) Now the expression becomes: 5(x + 3) / x(x + 3) The simplified expression is 5 / x. Correct Answer: a)

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