Math Problem Statement
Simplify the rational expression: 4(4x - 5)^{1/5} - (x - 4)(4x - 5)^{-4/5} / (4x - 5)^{4/5}.
Solution
The given expression to simplify is:
Step 1: Factor out common terms in the numerator
To simplify, first factor out the common term from the numerator.
Now, the numerator can be rewritten as:
Step 2: Simplify the fraction
The expression now becomes:
Since the common factor divides out with resulting in:
Step 3: Simplify numerator
The numerator simplifies to:
We simplify to expression, the result turns into [(x-4).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rational Expressions
Exponents
Factoring
Formulas
Exponent Laws
Factoring Expressions
Theorems
Laws of Exponents
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12