To simplify the expression completely, first factor the numerator and the denominator:
Numerator: x^2 - x - 42 = (x - 7)(x + 6)
Denominator: x^2 + 3x - 70 = (x - 7)(x + 10)
Now, divide both the numerator and the denominator by the common factor of (x - 7).
(x - 7)(x + 6)/(x - 7)(x + 10)
The (x - 7) terms cancel out, leaving:
(x + 6)/(x + 10)
So the simplified expression is (x + 6)/(x + 10).
Simplify the following expression completely.
(x^2 - x - 42)/(x^2 + 3x - 70)
Answer should be in binomial factor
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