SOLUTION: Simplify the Rational Expression. State any restrictions on the variable. p^2 + 10p + 21 / p + 7 Answer Choices: A) p + 3 ; p ≠ -7 B) -p + 3 ; p ≠ 7 C)

Algebra.Com
Question 970167: Simplify the Rational Expression. State any restrictions on the variable.
p^2 + 10p + 21 / p + 7

Answer Choices:
A) p + 3 ; p ≠ -7
B) -p + 3 ; p ≠ 7
C) -p - 3 ; p ≠ -7
D) p - 3 ; p ≠ 7

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator! Any common factor between numerator and denominator?


Express your given rational expression THIS WAY:

(p^2+10p+21)/(p+7)

which will look this way when rendering tags added:


.

RELATED QUESTIONS

For questions 1–2, simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the... (answered by tutor_paul,dfvalen0223)
what is the five step solution... (answered by Fombitz)
Hi. Can someone assist: Perform the indicated operation and simplify: (p+1)/(p^2-49) (answered by josgarithmetic)
Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable t^2 - 4t -... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
Write in simplified form. Be sure to list any restrictions on the domain. g(t) = (... (answered by stanbon)
Evaluate the expression. P(7, 3) · P(3,... (answered by MathLover1)
Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable. k^2 - k - 2 (answered by solver91311)
Evaluate the expression. P(7, 2) · P(4,... (answered by MathLover1,MathTherapy)
Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable. m^4 -... (answered by lynnlo)