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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 2
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
Step 3
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
Step 4
Step 4.1
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 4.2
Simplify both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2.1
Simplify the left side.
Step 4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 4.2.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2.2
Simplify the right side.
Step 4.2.2.1
Multiply by .