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Please helpFor the rational equation, x^2+5x+6/x+3=0, what is a valid value of x? a. -2b.-1c.2d.3
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Please helpFor the rational equation, x^2+5x+6/x+3=0, what is a valid value of x? a. -2b.-1c.2d.3
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A:
The answer for the question shown above is the Option a:
a. -2
The explanation is shown below:
1- You have the following rational equation given in the problem:
(x^2+5x+6/)(x+3)=0
2- When you factor the numerator, you obtain:
(x+3)(x+2)/(x+3)=0
3- Simplifying the equation, you have:
x+2=0
x=-2