For what value of x is the rational expression below equal to zero? (x+5)(x - 1)
A. 4
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B. 1
C. -5
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D. -4
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I can only guess that by x^2-2x-24 you mean the entire denominator.  In cases like this is is important to use parentheses to remove any doubts.  For example:

(x+8) / (x^2-2x-24).

This rational expression is undefined at any x for which the denominator, x^2-2x-24, is zero.  

x^2-2x-24 factors into (x+4)(x-6).  The roots are -4 and +6.  

Thus, the given expression is undefined at {-4,6} (set notation).

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