The function domain is read left to right. The domain is (-5,-2 (the asymptote)) and (-2,5) the next asymptote. Notice x+2 and x-5 if set to zero in the function. And 5 to infinity lastly.
sylvia's scenario sounds better only because everything's is certain and so far she definitely got the better end, but unfortunately for erik's scenarios it stated that he had to get everything slowly and gradually.