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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3
Reorder the factors of .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Expand using the FOIL Method.
Step 6.1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.1.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.1.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.2
Simplify and combine like terms.
Step 6.2.1
Simplify each term.
Step 6.2.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 6.2.2
Add and .
Step 6.2.2.1
Reorder and .
Step 6.2.2.2
Add and .
Step 6.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 7
Step 7.1
Subtract from .
Step 7.2
Add and .
Step 7.3
Subtract from .
Step 7.4
Add and .