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2. Simplify the expression
Answer:
x² + 3x - 28/
x² - 7x +12
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User Mazze
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Answer:

(x + 7)/(x - 3)

Explanation:

To simplify this expression, we first factor the numerator and denominator, and then cancel any common factors:


x² + 3x - 28 = (x + 7)(x - 4)

x² - 7x + 12 = (x - 3)(x - 4)


So the expression simplifies to:


(x + 7)(x - 4) / (x - 3)(x - 4)The (x - 4)


factor in both the numerator and denominator cancels out, leaving:


x + 7 / x - 3


Therefore, the simplified expression is (x + 7)/(x - 3)

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