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Basic Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 1.2
Multiply .
Step 1.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.2.2
Factor out negative.
Step 1.2.3
Rewrite as .
Step 1.2.4
Multiply the exponents in .
Step 1.2.4.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 1.2.4.2
Multiply by .
Step 1.2.5
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract from .
Step 2.2
Add and .