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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 1.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.3
Combine and .
Step 1.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.5
Simplify the numerator.
Step 1.5.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.5.2
Add and .
Step 2
Since the expression on each side of the equation has the same denominator, the numerators must be equal.