Basic Math Examples

$1 = a {(2 - 1)}^{2} + 2$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $a {(2 - 1)}^{2} + 2 = 1$ .

$a {(2 - 1)}^{2} + 2 = 1$

Step 2

Simplify each term.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $1$ from $2$ .

$a \cdot 1^{2} + 2 = 1$

Step 2.2

One to any power is one.

$a \cdot 1 + 2 = 1$

Step 2.3

Multiply $a$ by $1$ .

$a + 2 = 1$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $a$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $2$ from both sides of the equation.

$a = 1 - 2$

Step 3.2

Subtract $2$ from $1$ .

$a = - 1$