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simplify (y^2-16)/(y+4)

Solution

simplify

\frac{y ^{2} - 16}{y + 4}

Solution

y - 4

Solution steps

\frac{y ^{2} - 16}{y + 4}

Factor

y^{2} - 16 : (y + 4) (y - 4)

= \frac{( y + 4 ) ( y - 4 )}{y + 4}

Cancel the common factor:

y + 4

= y - 4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (y^2-16)/(y+4) ?
The solution to (y^2-16)/(y+4) is y-4