Algebra Examples

$x^{2} - c = 157$

Step 1

Subtract $x^{2}$ from both sides of the equation.

$- c = 157 - x^{2}$

Step 2

Divide each term in $- c = 157 - x^{2}$ by $- 1$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $- c = 157 - x^{2}$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- c}{- 1} = \frac{157}{- 1} + \frac{- x^{2}}{- 1}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{c}{1} = \frac{157}{- 1} + \frac{- x^{2}}{- 1}$

Step 2.2.2

Divide $c$ by $1$ .

$c = \frac{157}{- 1} + \frac{- x^{2}}{- 1}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Simplify each term.

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Step 2.3.1.1

Divide $157$ by $- 1$ .

$c = - 157 + \frac{- x^{2}}{- 1}$

Step 2.3.1.2

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$c = - 157 + \frac{x^{2}}{1}$

Step 2.3.1.3

Divide $x^{2}$ by $1$ .

$c = - 157 + x^{2}$