A rational expression had been simplified below.

(x-5) (x+1) / 3 (x+1) = x-5/3

For what values of x are the two expressions equal?

A. All real numbers except - 1

B. All real numbers except 5

C. All real numbers

D. All real numbers except - 1 and 5

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26 December, 04:37

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Bailee · Answer 1

I agree. All real numbers except - 1.

Olive Rush · Answer 2

Olive Rush 26 December, 04:59

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A.) All real numbers except - 1

A rational expression had been simplified below.(x-5) (x+1) / 3 (x+1) = x-5/3For what values of x are the two expressions equal?A. All real numbers except - 1B. All real numbers except 5C. All real numbersD. All real numbers except - 1 and 5