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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Rewrite as .
Step 2
Rewrite as .
Step 3
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 4
If any individual factor on the left side of the equation is equal to , the entire expression will be equal to .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Set equal to .
Step 5.2
Solve for .
Step 5.2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 5.2.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 5.2.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 5.2.2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 5.2.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 5.2.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.2.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 5.2.2.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 5.2.2.3.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Set equal to .
Step 6.2
Solve for .
Step 6.2.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 6.2.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 6.2.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 6.2.2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 6.2.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 6.2.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.2.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 7
The final solution is all the values that make true.