Question

Simplify the rational expression.

Answer 1

`(x-6)/(x-9)`

Explanation:

Given

`(x^2-2x-24)/(x^2-5x-36)` ← factor the numerator and denominator

=
`((x-6)(x+4))/((x-9)(x+4))` ← cancel (x + 4 ) on numerator/ denominator

=
`(x-6)/(x-9)`