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OpenStudy (anonymous):

y^2-16 / y^2 + 8y + 16

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@primeralph

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[y^2-16/y^2+8y+16\] the numerator is a difference of two squares. the denominator is one factor squared. factor both, then cancel out like-factors that occur in both the numerator and the denominator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@smokeydabear ; help ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im so confused ... o.O

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(y^2 - 16) breaks down into (y+4)(y-4) (y^2 +8y +16) breaks down into (y+4)(y+4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks . :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you're welcome!

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