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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 2.2
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 2.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.4
Factor out of .
Step 2.5
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.6
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3
Multiply by .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2
Multiply by .
Step 5
Raise to the power of .
Step 6
Raise to the power of .
Step 7
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 8
Step 8.1
Add and .
Step 8.2
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 9
Step 9.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 9.2
Factor out of .
Step 9.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 9.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 10
Step 10.1
Factor out of .
Step 10.2
Factor out of .
Step 10.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 10.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 11
Combine and .
Step 12
Step 12.1
Factor out of .
Step 12.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 12.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 12.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 12.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 13
Move the negative in front of the fraction.