Multiply by Conjugate: We multiply the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator to rationalize it.(4×(−4+2))/((−4−2)×(−4+2))
Simplify Numerator: Now we simplify the numerator by distributing the 4 across the conjugate.4×(−4)+4×2=−16+42
Simplify Denominator: Next, we simplify the denominator by using the difference of squares formula, which states that (a−b)(a+b)=a2−b2.(−4)2−(2)2=16−2=14
Write Simplified Expression: Now we write the simplified expression with the rationalized denominator. (−16+42)/14
Further Simplify Expression: We can simplify the expression further by dividing both terms in the numerator by the denominator.(−1416)+(1442)
Reduce Fractions: Simplify the fractions by reducing them to their simplest form. −78+722
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