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What values of x make the two expressions below equal? (x+3)(x+8)/5(x+8)=x+3/5 All real numbers All real numbers except -3 All real numbers except -8 All real numbers except -8 and -3

Solution

Answer - Option A

(x+8) is common in both numerator and denominator on the lft side and thus can be cancelled. Thus the two sides is equal to (x+3) /5.

Thus all real numbers makes the two expressions equal.