SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression: x2 – 6x – 7 ---------------- x2 – 1

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Question 157124: Simplify the rational expression:
x2 – 6x – 7
----------------
x2 – 1

Answer by jojo14344(1512) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x2 – 6x – 7
----------------
x2 – 1
becomes,
%28x-7%29%28x%2B1%29%2F%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29
%28x-7%29cross%28x%2B1%29%2Fcross%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29
%28x-7%29%2F%28x-1%29
Thank you,
Jojo