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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Combine.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 2.2
Add and .
Step 3
Simplify .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 4.2
Subtract from .
Step 5
Simplify .
Step 6
Divide by .
Step 7
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .