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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
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 2.1.6
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.7
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
Step 2.2.1
Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
Step 2.2.2
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group.
Step 2.3
Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
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
Step 4.1
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
Step 4.1.1
Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
Step 4.1.2
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group.
Step 4.2
Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Factor out the greatest common factor from each group.
Step 5.1.1
Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
Step 5.1.2
Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from each group.
Step 5.2
Factor the polynomial by factoring out the greatest common factor, .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Combine.
Step 6.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 6.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6.3
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 6.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.3.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6.4
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 6.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.4.2
Rewrite the expression.