Question

Simplify this math problem plz show your work

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

(8a -a²)/(a +2)

Explanation:

Cancel common factors from numerator and denominator.

`(-56+15a-a^2)/(a^2+2a)/(a-7)/(a^2)=-((a-7)(a-8)(a^2))/(a(a+2)(a-7))\\\\=-(a(a-8))/(a+2)=\boxed{(8a-a^2)/(a+2)}`