((y+2)/(y^2-49))subtract ((y)/(y^2+6y-7))

The directions are simplify and subtract

3 answers

(y+2)
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(y-7)(y+7)

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y
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(y+7)(y-1)

which you need an LCD for

(y+2) (y-1)
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(y-7)(y+7)(y-1)

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y (y-1)(y-7)
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(y+7)(y-1)(y-7)
y+7
you forgot that pesky "y" upstairs...

y/(y+7)