The expression 5-xx2-x-20 when simplified equals

The correct option is C 1(x+4) The given expression can be factored as follows 5 x(x 5)(x+4)= 1x+4 ...

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The expression $\frac{5 - x}{x^{2} - x - 20}$ when simplified equals

\frac{1}{(x + 4)}

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\frac{1}{(x - 4)}

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- \frac{1}{(x + 4)}

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\frac{1}{(x - 5)}

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