Pre-Algebra Examples

Solve for x x/a+y/a=1
Step 1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2
Multiply both sides by .
Step 3
Simplify.
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Step 3.1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.2.1
Simplify .
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Step 3.2.1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.2.1.3
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.2.1.3.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 3.2.1.3.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.1.3.3
Rewrite the expression.