Question

Need urgent help with easy math.
Simplify the expression below.

Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation:

w² - 9 = (w - 3)(w + 3) ← difference of squares

w² - 4w - 21 = (w - 7)(w + 3)

Hence the expression can be expressed as

\frac{(w-3)(w+3)}{(w-7)(w+3)}

Cancel the factor (w + 3) on the numerator/denominator. leaving

\frac{w-3}{w-7} =A

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Answer 2

A

Explanation:

Factorise the numerator and denominator

w² - 9 = (w - 3)(w + 3) ← difference of squares

w² - 4w - 21 = (w - 7)(w + 3)

Hence the expression can be expressed as

`((w-3)(w+3))/((w-7)(w+3))`

Cancel the factor (w + 3) on the numerator/denominator. leaving

`(w-3)/(w-7)` → A