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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
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
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.3
Factor out of .
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
Consider the form . Find a pair of integers whose product is and whose sum is . In this case, whose product is and whose sum is .
Step 4.2
Write the factored form using these integers.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 5.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 5.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 5.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.2.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.2.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5.3
Multiply by .
Step 5.4
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 5.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.4.2
Rewrite the expression.