SOLUTION: Simplify the Rational Expression. State any restrictions on the variable. p^2 + 10p + 21 / p + 7 Answer Choices: A) p + 3 ; p ≠ -7 B) -p + 3 ; p ≠ 7 C)

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Question 970167: Simplify the Rational Expression. State any restrictions on the variable.
p^2 + 10p + 21 / p + 7

Answer Choices:
A) p + 3 ; p ≠ -7
B) -p + 3 ; p ≠ 7
C) -p - 3 ; p ≠ -7
D) p - 3 ; p ≠ 7

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator! Any common factor between numerator and denominator?


Express your given rational expression THIS WAY:

(p^2+10p+21)/(p+7)

which will look this way when rendering tags added:

%28p%5E2%2B10p%2B21%29%2F%28p%2B7%29
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