Pre-Algebra Examples

Simplify (4x)/(x^2-49)*(x+7)/(16x)
Step 1
Simplify the denominator.
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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
Simplify terms.
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Step 2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.1.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.2
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.3
Multiply by .
Step 2.4
Move to the left of .