Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Problem 11: Algebraic Expression Simplification**
**Task:**
Perform the indicated operations and simplify the expression below.
\[
\frac{-9x - 17}{x^2 - 4x - 21} + \frac{x + 1}{x - 7}
\]
**Instructions:**
- Combine the fractions by finding a common denominator.
- Simplify the resulting expression by performing algebraic operations.
- Check for any simplifications that can be made to reduce the expression to its simplest form.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Faa02accf-e7e0-450c-b255-e64057d9e798%2F0f10e6e7-6fc5-42bc-8606-4fa5399072f5%2Fyqpksy8_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 11: Algebraic Expression Simplification**
**Task:**
Perform the indicated operations and simplify the expression below.
\[
\frac{-9x - 17}{x^2 - 4x - 21} + \frac{x + 1}{x - 7}
\]
**Instructions:**
- Combine the fractions by finding a common denominator.
- Simplify the resulting expression by performing algebraic operations.
- Check for any simplifications that can be made to reduce the expression to its simplest form.
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