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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.
Step 2
Combine.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 3.2
Simplify each term.
Step 3.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.2.3
Multiply by .
Step 3.3
Add and .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 4.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2.4
Divide by .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5.2
Simplify.
Step 5.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 6
Subtract from .
Step 7
Step 7.1
Rewrite as .
Step 7.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 7.3
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 7.4
Subtract from .
Step 7.5
Add and .