The easiest way to do this is to put each term in the numerator over the denominator and do the division/reducing for each one. Like this:
. The first term reduces to
, the second to
, and the third to 3. Putting them all together with the signs in between we have
Answer:
2
Step-by-step explanation:
(2x-3)(x+5)
Use foil to simplify, First multiply together the first terms of the pairs, then the outer terms, the middle terms, and finally the last terms. Then combine like terms.
2x^2+10x-3x-15 equals 2x^2+7x-15
Answer: Choice A
The triangles are congruent because both the corresponding sides of the triangles and the corresponding angles of the triangles are congruent.
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Explanation:
Congruent triangles are identical copies of one another. This means the corresponding pieces must be the same.
It's like saying two houses are identical, so that means the all the various parts (eg: front door, windows, etc) must be identical. If let's say the two front doors were different, then the houses wouldn't be completely identical.
Going back to the triangles, we know that the sides are congruent by the tickmarks
- side MN = side RS (single tickmark)
- side NP = side ST (double tickmarks)
- side MP = side RT (triple tickmarks)
That takes care of the first part of choice A.
And similarly, the angle markers tell us which angles are congruent
- angle M = angle R (single arc)
- angle N = angle S (90 degree angle marker)
- angle P = angle T (double arc)
That concludes the second part of choice A.
2!!! I better get 5 points
