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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 2
Since both terms are perfect cubes, factor using the difference of cubes formula, where and .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Check that the middle term is two times the product of the numbers being squared in the first term and third term.
Step 3.2
Rewrite the polynomial.
Step 3.3
Factor using the perfect square trinomial rule , where and .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Check that the middle term is two times the product of the numbers being squared in the first term and third term.
Step 5.2
Rewrite the polynomial.
Step 5.3
Factor using the perfect square trinomial rule , where and .
Step 6
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 7
Step 7.1
Factor out of .
Step 7.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 7.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 7.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 8
Step 8.1
Multiply by .
Step 8.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 8.3
Raise to the power of .
Step 8.4
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 8.5
Add and .