Question

How do you simplify `(x^2+7x-8)/(x^2+6x-7 )`?

Answer 1

`(x-8)/(x-7)`

Explanation:

1) Factorize the numerator and denominator:

`((x-8)(x+1))/((x-7)(x+1))`

2) Find the common factor and divide it, which in this case is (x+1)

`(x-8)/(x-7)`

3) Fraction simplified!!!