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Precalculus Examples
Step-by-Step Examples
Precalculus
Polynomial and Rational Functions
Cancel the Common Factors
Step 1
Rewrite as .
Step 2
Since both
terms
are
perfect squares
,
factor
using the
difference of squares
formula
, where and .
Step 3
Reduce the
expression
by cancelling the
common factors
.
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Step 3.1
Cancel the
common factor
.
Step 3.2
Rewrite the
expression
.
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