Math Problem Statement

Which of the following is the product of the rational expressions shown below? (x-3)/(x+5) * (3x)/(x-5)

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to multiply the two rational expressions given:

x3x+5×3xx5\frac{x-3}{x+5} \times \frac{3x}{x-5}

Multiplying these two fractions, we get:

(x3)×3x(x+5)×(x5)\frac{(x-3) \times 3x}{(x+5) \times (x-5)}

Simplifying the numerator and the denominator:

3x(x3)(x+5)(x5)\frac{3x(x-3)}{(x+5)(x-5)}

Expanding the expressions:

3x29xx225\frac{3x^2 - 9x}{x^2 - 25}

Therefore, the correct product of the given rational expressions is 3x29xx225\frac{3x^2 - 9x}{x^2 - 25}, which corresponds to option B:

B.3x29xx225B. \frac{3x^2 - 9x}{x^2 - 25}

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Related Questions

  1. What happens to the expression if x=5x = 5 or x=5x = -5?
  2. Can you simplify the expression 3x29xx225\frac{3x^2 - 9x}{x^2 - 25} further?
  3. How would you factorize the denominator x225x^2 - 25?
  4. What is the domain of the rational expression 3x29xx225\frac{3x^2 - 9x}{x^2 - 25}?
  5. How does the location of zeros in the numerator affect the graph of the rational function?

Tip

Always check the domain of a rational expression to avoid undefined values, which occur where the denominator equals zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring

Formulas

Multiplication of fractions: (a/b) * (c/d) = (a * c) / (b * d)

Theorems

Simplifying rational expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10