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Finite Math Examples
8-13
Step 1
Set 8-13 equal to 0.
8-13=0
Step 2
Step 2.1
Simplify 8-13.
Step 2.1.1
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule b-n=1bn.
1813=0
Step 2.1.2
Simplify the denominator.
Step 2.1.2.1
Rewrite 8 as 23.
1(23)13=0
Step 2.1.2.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, (am)n=amn.
123(13)=0
Step 2.1.2.3
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Step 2.1.2.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
123(13)=0
Step 2.1.2.3.2
Rewrite the expression.
121=0
121=0
Step 2.1.2.4
Evaluate the exponent.
12=0
12=0
12=0
Step 2.2
Since 12≠0, there are no solutions.
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