Question

(x^2-8x+7)/x-7

Answer 1

First, factor the trinomial in the numerator

Answer 2

factor the top bit and see if you can simplify

Answer 3

i dont know how to factor or know what that even means can you show me step by step

Answer 4

i need to simplify it

Answer 5

If they're having you do this problem, you've done factoring before. Factoring is when you turn a trinomial into the product of two binomials. So, for example, if you had x^2-4x+4, you'd turn it into (x-2)(x-2).

Answer 6

no iv never done factoring i have to learn how to by 4:00 today of im going to fail my test

Answer 7

this is on the rewiew

Answer 8

Why would it be on the review if you hadn't done it before? Check out some Khan Academy videos on factoring.

Answer 9

cuz its an online class whats the link

Answer 10

have you done long division of a polynomial nyan?

Answer 11

iv learned synthetic division but just barely

Answer 12

what about polynomial division

Answer 13

you could use this - though long division is just as easy with this 'small' polynomial

Answer 14

no just synthetic division nothing more

Answer 15

in in a math class to advance for me i was placed here cuz there was no easyer classes open

Answer 16

iv learned up to geometry

Answer 17

but not much algebra?

Answer 18

no

Answer 19

right - this question is a bit higher than elementary algebra so i'm not surprised you are a little lost.
I can only suggest you get hold hold of an elementary algebra book or look for something on line so you can start learning the basics.
sorry i cant help you more