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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.1.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.2.3
Factor out of .
Step 3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 4
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 5
Step 5.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.3
Multiply by .
Step 5.4
Multiply by .
Step 5.5
Reorder the factors of .
Step 6
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 7
Remove parentheses.
Step 8
Remove parentheses.
Step 9
Step 9.1
Multiply by .
Step 9.2
Apply the distributive property.
Step 9.3
Multiply by .
Step 9.4
Multiply by .
Step 9.5
Apply the distributive property.
Step 9.6
Multiply by .
Step 9.7
Subtract from .
Step 9.8
Subtract from .
Step 10
Set the numerator equal to zero.
Step 11
Add to both sides of the equation.