Step-by-step explanation:
The sample space of a random experiment is the collection of all possible outcomes. An event associated with a random experiment is a subset of the sample space. The probability of any outcome is a number between 0 and 1. The probabilities of all the outcomes add up to 1.
Assignment: 
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Answer: 
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Explanation: 
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Note: 
[ Step One ] Apply Rule - (-a) = a

[ Step Two ] Add

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THe LCD is x(x^2 - 4)
so multiplying through by this we get:-
2x(x + 2) + 7x = 5(x^2 - 4)
2x^2 + 4x + 7x = 5x^2 - 20
3x^2 - 11x - 20 = 0
(3x + 4)(x - 5 ) = 0
so x = 5 , -4/3
Its the second choice
40
8x5=40
10x4=40
Hope this helps