Math Problem Statement

Please factorise this

Please factorize the expression: (5x - 5)/(x^2 + 5x) + 1/(x^2 + 4x) = 4/(x + 5)

Solution

The expression in the image is:

5x5x2+5x+1x2+4x=4x+5\frac{5x - 5}{x^2 + 5x} + \frac{1}{x^2 + 4x} = \frac{4}{x + 5}

Let's work through the factorization and simplification step by step.

Step 1: Factorizing the denominators

  1. x2+5x=x(x+5)x^2 + 5x = x(x + 5)
  2. x2+4x=x(x+4)x^2 + 4x = x(x + 4)
  3. x+5x + 5 is already factored.

Step 2: Factorizing the numerators

  1. 5x5=5(x1)5x - 5 = 5(x - 1)
  2. 11 remains unchanged.

Simplified expression:

5(x1)x(x+5)+1x(x+4)=4x+5\frac{5(x - 1)}{x(x + 5)} + \frac{1}{x(x + 4)} = \frac{4}{x + 5}

Next, we will find a common denominator and proceed with solving this. Would you like to continue with these steps?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring

Formulas

Factoring expressions
Finding common denominators in algebraic fractions

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12