Solve the Rational Inequality $\frac{x-5}{x+1}>0$ A) $( 5 , \infty )$

question 208

Multiple Choice

Solve the rational inequality. Express the solution in interval notation.
- $\frac{x-5}{x+1}>0$

• A) \(( 5 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - 1,5 )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , - 1 )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , - 1 ) \cup ( 5 , \infty )\)

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