SOLUTION: write this rational expression in lowest terms: x2+x-42 ________ 36-12x+x2

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Question 100733: write this rational expression in lowest terms:
x2+x-42
________
36-12x+x2
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%5E2%2Bx-42%29%2F%2836-12x%2Bx%5E2%29
Factor each numerator and denominator;
%28x%2B7%29%28x-6%29%2F%28x-6%29%28x-6%29
cancel;
%28x%2B7%29%2F%28x-6%29
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