Basic Math Examples

Simplify (y^3+64)/(y^3-4y^2+16y)
Step 1
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 1.1
Rewrite as .
Step 1.2
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the sum of cubes formula, where and .
Step 1.3
Simplify.
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Step 1.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.3.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 2
Simplify terms.
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Step 2.1
Factor out of .
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Step 2.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.4
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.5
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.2
Rewrite the expression.