Simplify the rational expression: x^2 -6x-7/x^2 -1

Dulce Cantrell

Dulce Cantrell

Answered question

2022-09-02

Simplify the rational expression:
x 2 6 x 7 / x 2 1

Answer & Explanation

soyafh

soyafh

Beginner2022-09-03Added 17 answers

factor the numerator and the denominator assuming you meant
( x 2 6 x 7 ) / ( x 2 1 )
( x 7 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x 1 )
cancel like terms (x+1 cancels)
x 7 x 1
Jaylen Dudley

Jaylen Dudley

Beginner2022-09-04Added 1 answers

x 2 6 x 7 / x 2 1 = ( x 4 6 x 3 7 x 2 ) / x 2

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