Question

Simplify completely*****​

Answer 1

`\displaystyle x - 3`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients
• Factoring

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

`\displaystyle (x^2 + 7x - 30)/(x + 10)`

Step 2: Simplify

1. [Fraction] Factor numerator:
   `\displaystyle ((x - 3)(x + 10))/(x + 10)`
2. [Fraction] Divide:
   `\displaystyle x - 3`