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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

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Simplify the following expression.

x2−2x−63x2+14x+49\frac{x^2-2x-63}{x^2+14x+49}

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. x−9x+7\frac{x-9}{x+7}

x2−2x−63x2+14x+49\frac{x^2-2x-63}{x^2+14x+49}  = (x - 9)(x +7)/(x +7)2 

⇒ (x - 9)/(x + 7)