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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Rewrite as .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 2.2
Multiply .
Step 2.2.1
Combine and .
Step 2.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 3
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 5
Add and .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 6.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6.2.4
Divide by .