SOLUTION: I really need help with this. I get so confused. This is what I have to do: Simplify by removing factors of 1. Here is the problem: t^2 - 64/(t + 8)^2

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Question 324438: I really need help with this. I get so confused. This is what I have to do: Simplify by removing factors of 1. Here is the problem: t^2 - 64/(t + 8)^2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t^2 - 64/(t + 8)^2
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t^2 - 64 = (t-8)*(t+8)
Cancel (t+8)
--> (t-8)/(t+8)