SOLUTION: How do I simplify d+7/d^2-49?

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Question 314507: How do I simplify d+7/d^2-49?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The denominator is a difference of two squares and can be factored.
%28d%2B7%29%2F%28d%5E2-49%29=%28d%2B7%29%2F%28%28d%2B7%29%28d-7%29%29
%28d%2B7%29%2F%28d%5E2-49%29=1%2F%28d-7%29