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Answer:


\displaystyle (x + 2)/(x - 1)

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 (7x^2 + 11x - 6)/(7x^2 - 10x + 3)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. [Fraction] Factor numerator:
    \displaystyle ((x + 2)(7x - 3))/(7x^2 - 10x + 3)
  2. [Fraction] Factor denominator:
    \displaystyle ((x + 2)(7x - 3))/((x - 1)(7x - 3))
  3. [Fraction] Divide:
    \displaystyle (x + 2)/(x - 1)
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