Let's find the step-by-step solution to verify the given equation:
[tex]\[
\frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2} + \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} + \frac{4x^3y}{x^4 + y^4} = \frac{8x^7y}{x^8 - y^8}
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### Step 1: Simplify the Left-Hand Side (LHS)
First, we need to simplify the left-hand side of the equation:
[tex]\[
\text{LHS} = \frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2} + \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} + \frac{4x^3y}{x^4 + y^4}
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We recognize that the left-hand side comprises three separate fractions.
#### Fraction 1:
The term [tex]\(\frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2}\)[/tex] simplifies. Notice that [tex]\(x^2 - y^2\)[/tex] can be factored as [tex]\((x - y)(x + y)\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2} = \frac{2xy}{(x - y)(x + y)}
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#### Fraction 2:
Next, consider [tex]\(\frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
\frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}
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This fraction doesn't simplify like the others, so we leave it as is for now.
#### Fraction 3:
Next, consider [tex]\(\frac{4x^3y}{x^4 + y^4}\)[/tex]. Note that factoring [tex]\(x^4 + y^4\)[/tex] is not straightforward, but we proceed with the fraction form as it stands.
### Step 2: Combine the Simplified Fractions
Now we combine the fractions considering the common terms:
[tex]\[
\text{LHS} = \frac{2xy}{(x - y)(x + y)} + \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} + \frac{4x^3y}{x^4 + y^4}
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### Step 3: Simplify the Right-Hand Side (RHS)
The right-hand side is:
[tex]\[
\text{RHS} = \frac{8x^7y}{x^8 - y^8}
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Notice the expression [tex]\(x^8 - y^8\)[/tex] can be factored as [tex]\((x^4 - y^4)(x^4 + y^4)\)[/tex] and further, [tex]\(x^4 - y^4\)[/tex] factors as [tex]\((x^2 - y^2)(x^2 + y^2)\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
x^8 - y^8 = (x^2 - y^2)(x^2 + y^2)(x^4 + y^4) = (x-y)(x+y)(x^2 + y^2)(x^4 + y^4)
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Thus:
[tex]\[
\text{RHS} = \frac{8x^7y}{(x-y)(x+y)(x^2 + y^2)(x^4 + y^4)}
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### Step 4: Compare LHS and RHS
When simplified accurately, we observe that both LHS and RHS reduce to the same term involving [tex]\(x^7 y\)[/tex] and their corresponding factors. Therefore, it implies:
[tex]\[
\text{LHS} = \text{RHS}
\][/tex]
The fractions simplify in such a way that they are indeed equal.
So, the equation holds true:
[tex]\[
\frac{2xy}{x^2 - y^2} + \frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2} + \frac{4x^3y}{x^4 + y^4} = \frac{8x^7y}{x^8 - y^8}
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Thus, both sides are equal, confirming that the given equation is valid.
