Pre-Algebra Examples

Simplify (y^2-64)/y+(y-8)/(y+8)
Step 1
Simplify the numerator.
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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
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
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Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3
Reorder the factors of .
Step 5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 6
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 6.1
Factor out of .
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Step 6.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 6.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Expand using the FOIL Method.
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Step 6.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.2.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.2.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 6.3
Simplify and combine like terms.
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Step 6.3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 6.3.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 6.3.1.2
Move to the left of .
Step 6.3.1.3
Multiply by .
Step 6.3.2
Add and .
Step 6.4
Add and .