Question

Simplify completely quantity of x squared minus 15 x plus 56 all over quantity x minus 7

is it x^2 – 23??

Answer 1

\[\frac{x^2 - 15x + 56}{x-7}\]
First, factor the top.

Answer 2

After you factor the top, you will have terms that will cancel. What remains will be your answer. Feel free to ask for clarification when you return.