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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
Step 2.1
Rewrite as .
Step 2.2
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Combine.
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 3.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.2.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 3.2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.2.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.3
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.3.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.4
Cancel the common factor of and .
Step 3.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 3.4.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.4.2.3
Rewrite the expression.