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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Simplify .
Step 3.1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.1.2
Simplify.
Step 3.1.2.1
Combine and .
Step 3.1.2.2
Combine and .
Step 3.1.2.3
Combine and .
Step 3.1.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.1.4
Simplify.
Step 3.1.4.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.1.4.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.4.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.1.4.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.1.4.2.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 3.1.4.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.4.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.1.4.3
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.1.4.3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.4.3.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4
Step 4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Add to both sides of the equation.