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Algebra Examples
Step 1
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.1.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.2
Multiply by .
Step 3
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 4.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 4.1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2
Move to the left of .