Question

How do I simplify this expression?

Answer 1

This simplifies to `(x - 4)/(x +3)`

Explanation:

Factor and eliminate.

`((x + 7)(x- 3))/((x+ 7)(x + 4)) * ((x + 4)(x - 4))/((x + 3)(x - 3))`

`= (x - 4)/(x + 3)`

Hopefully this helps!