Algebra Examples

Multiply (x^2-36)/(x^2-5x-6)*(3x+3)/(9x^2)
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
Factor using the AC method.
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Step 2.1
Consider the form . Find a pair of integers whose product is and whose sum is . In this case, whose product is and whose sum is .
Step 2.2
Write the factored form using these integers.
Step 3
Simplify terms.
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Step 3.1
Factor out of .
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Step 3.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.2
Combine.
Step 3.3
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.3.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.4
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 3.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 3.4.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.4.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.5
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.5.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.5.2
Rewrite the expression.