Examples
Step 1
Write as an equation.
Step 2
Since is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.
Step 3
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4
Step 4.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 4.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 4.3.1
Simplify each term.
Step 4.3.1.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4.3.1.2
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.3
Rewrite as .
Step 5.4
Factor out of .
Step 5.5
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 5.6
Reorder terms.
Step 5.7
Remove parentheses.