Pre-Algebra Examples

Factor (3x^4)/5-(16x^2)/15
Step 1
Factor out of each term.
Step 2
Remove parentheses.
Step 3
Factor out of .
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Step 3.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.3
Factor out of .
Step 4
Rewrite as .
Step 5
Rewrite as .
Step 6
Factor.
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Step 6.1
Factor.
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Step 6.1.1
Since both terms are perfect squares, factor using the difference of squares formula, where and .
Step 6.1.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.
Step 6.2
Remove unnecessary parentheses.
Step 7
Combine and .