SOLUTION: Find the LCM of q²-49 and q²+8q+7

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Question 623989: Find the LCM of q²-49 and q²+8q+7
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,  

 q^2 - 49 = (q+7)(q-7)

 q^2 + 8q + 7 = (q+7)(q+1)

LCM is (q+7)(q-7)(q+1)