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Calculus 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 1.3
Simplify.
Step 1.3.1
Write as a fraction with a common denominator.
Step 1.3.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.3.3
Write as a fraction with a common denominator.
Step 1.3.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.4
Multiply by .
Step 1.5
Multiply by .
Step 1.6
Rewrite as .
Step 1.6.1
Factor the perfect power out of .
Step 1.6.2
Factor the perfect power out of .
Step 1.6.3
Rearrange the fraction .
Step 1.7
Pull terms out from under the radical.
Step 1.8
Combine and .
Step 2
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 3
Multiply by .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5
Multiply by .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 6.3
Raise to the power of .
Step 6.4
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 6.5
Add and .
Step 6.6
Rewrite as .
Step 6.6.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 6.6.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 6.6.3
Combine and .
Step 6.6.4
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 6.6.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.6.4.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6.6.5
Simplify.
Step 7
Rewrite as .