Basic Math Examples

Solve for p y=(p+3)/(p-2)
Step 1
Multiply the equation by .
Step 2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4
Solve for .
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Step 4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.3
Factor out of .
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Step 4.3.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.3.2
Factor out of .
Step 4.3.3
Factor out of .
Step 4.4
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 4.4.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.4.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.4.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 4.4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.4.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 4.4.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.4.3.1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.