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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Factor out of .
Step 1.2
Factor out of .
Step 1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2
Rewrite as .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 3.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.
Step 4
Step 4.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.2
Factor out of .
Step 4.3
Factor out of .
Step 5
Rewrite as .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 6.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.
Step 7
Step 7.1
Factor out of .
Step 7.2
Factor out of .
Step 7.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 7.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 8
Step 8.1
Factor out of .
Step 8.2
Factor out of .
Step 8.3
Factor out of .
Step 9
Step 9.1
Factor out of .
Step 9.2
Factor out of .
Step 9.3
Factor out of .
Step 10
Step 10.1
Factor out of .
Step 10.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 10.3
Rewrite the expression.