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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
Step 2.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 2.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 2.3
Combine and .
Step 2.4
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 2.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.4.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.5
Simplify.