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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Step 2.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.2
Factor out of .
Step 2.3
Factor out of .
Step 2.4
Cancel the common factors.
Step 2.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 2.4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.4.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.4.4
Divide by .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 3.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 3.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 3.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.2.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 3.2.3.1
Simplify each term.
Step 3.2.3.1.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 3.2.3.1.2
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.