SOLUTION: Simply the rational expression:
x^2-6x-7 / x^2-1
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: Simply the rational expression:
x^2-6x-7 / x^2-1
This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[x^2-6x-7] /[ x^2-1]
Factor where you can to get:
[(x-7)(x+1)]/[(x-1)(x+1)]
Cancel where you can to get:
(x-7)/(x-1)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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