Basic Math Examples

Simplify (y^2-25)/(y^2+5y)*(4y-12)/(yz-2y-5z+10)
Step 1
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 1.1
Rewrite as .
Step 1.2
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 2
Simplify with factoring out.
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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 2.2
Factor out of .
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Step 2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.3
Factor out of .
Step 3
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 3.1
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
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Step 3.1.1
Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
Step 3.1.2
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group.
Step 3.2
Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, .
Step 4
Simplify terms.
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Step 4.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.1.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.3.2
Rewrite the expression.