Question

What is the product of the rational expressions shown below? Make sure your answer is in reduced form. x+2/x-5 times 8x/x+2
A 8x/x-5
B8x/x-5
C 8/x+2
D8/ x-5

Answer 1

The answer is 8x/x-5 which is either A. or B.

Answer 2

x+2 cancels out and leaves 8x/x-5

Also, Answer A and B are the same