SOLUTION: I need to divide and simplify this problem. x^2-1 4x-4 ------ / ----- x^2-14x+49 x^2-2x-35 Thank you for your help!!!!!

Question 195802: I need to divide and simplify this problem.
x^2-1 4x-4
------ / -----
x^2-14x+49 x^2-2x-35
Thank you for your help!!!!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression.

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction .

Factor to get .

Factor to get .

Factor to get .

Factor to get .

Combine the fractions.

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify.

FOIL

Distribute

So simplifies to .

In other words, where , , or

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