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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 1.2
Add and .
Step 2
Combine and .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 3.2
Add and .
Step 4
Step 4.1
Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.
Step 4.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.1.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.1.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2
Divide by .
Step 5
Rewrite the division as a fraction.
Step 6
Step 6.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7
Step 7.1
Factor out of .
Step 7.2
Cancel the common factors.
Step 7.2.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 7.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 7.2.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 7.2.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7.2.5
Divide by .