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Basic Math Examples
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Step 1
Arrange the terms in ascending order.
Step 2
The median is the middle term in the arranged data set. In the case of an even number of terms, the median is the average of the two middle terms.
Step 3
Remove parentheses.
Step 4
Step 4.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4.2
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4.3
Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
Step 4.3.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.3.3
Multiply by .
Step 4.3.4
Multiply by .
Step 4.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 4.5
Simplify the numerator.
Step 4.5.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.5.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.5.3
Add and .
Step 4.6
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 5
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 6.2
Factor out of .
Step 6.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 8
Convert the median to decimal.