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

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

\frac{1}{y + 4}

Solution steps

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

Factor

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

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

Cancel the common factor:

y - 4

= \frac{1}{y + 4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (y-4)/(y^2-16) ?
The solution to (y-4)/(y^2-16) is 1/(y+4)