X2(x−y)5−y2(x−y)5 can be rewritten as (x+y)(x−y)a. What is the value of a ?
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Answer:
a.
b. x ≠ -5 (Vertical asymptote) and x ≠ 5 (Hole)
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor the numerator (Grouping):
Two numbers that multiply to -30 and add to -7 = -3 and 10
Factor the denominator (Difference of Two Squares):
=
Factored Expression:
(x - 5) can be factored out of top and bottom as a hole-
Variable Restrictions:
Denominator ≠ 0
Vertical asymptote at x = -5 ⇒ x ≠ -5