Precalculus Examples

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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