Basic Math Examples

Solve for b l=(a-b)/2
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Multiply both sides by .
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.2.1
Move to the left of .
Step 4
Solve for .
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Step 4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 4.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 4.2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 4.2.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 4.2.2.2
Divide by .
Step 4.2.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.2.3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 4.2.3.1.1
Move the negative one from the denominator of .
Step 4.2.3.1.2
Rewrite as .
Step 4.2.3.1.3
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.3.1.4
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 4.2.3.1.5
Divide by .