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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 2
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 3.2
Simplify both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2.1
Simplify the left side.
Step 3.2.1.1
Simplify .
Step 3.2.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.2.1.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.1.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.2.1.1.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.2.1.1.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.2.1.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.1.1.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.2.2
Simplify the right side.
Step 3.2.2.1
Multiply .
Step 3.2.2.1.1
Combine and .
Step 3.2.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: