document.write( "Question 66188: Write the expression in simplest form:\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #47451 by rapaljer(4671)\"\" \"About 
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No! I'm afraid you combined unlike terms!! \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Now, the (x-7) factors divide out, leaving the final answer =\"4%2F5\".\r
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