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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Step 1.1
Rewrite the expression using the negative exponent rule .
Step 1.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 2
Combine and .
Step 3
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 4
Combine.
Step 5
Multiply by .
Step 6
Combine and .
Step 7
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 8
Factor out of .
Step 9
Factor out of .
Step 10
Separate fractions.
Step 11
Divide by .
Step 12
Combine and .
Step 13
Step 13.1
Combine and .
Step 13.2
Multiply by .
Step 14
Step 14.1
Factor out of .
Step 14.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 14.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 15
Step 15.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 15.2
Raise to the power of .
Step 15.3
Multiply by .
Step 16
Subtract from .
Step 17
Step 17.1
Combine and .
Step 17.2
Multiply by .