Find the Least Common Denominator of the Rational Expressions $\frac { x + 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x }$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Find the least common denominator of the rational expressions.
- $\frac { x + 5 } { x ^ { 2 } - 5 x }$ and $\frac { - 10 } { x ^ { 2 } - 7 x + 10 }$

• A) \(x ( x - 5 ) ( x - 2 )\)
• B) \(( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(x ( x - 3 ) ( x - 2 )\)
• D) \(x ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)

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