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Pre-Algebra Examples
Step 1
Factor out of .
Step 2
Factor out of .
Step 3
Factor out of .
Step 4
Factor out of .
Step 5
Factor out of .
Step 6
Step 6.1
Factor out of .
Step 6.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 7
Split the fraction into two fractions.
Step 8
Split the fraction into two fractions.
Step 9
Move to the numerator using the negative exponent rule .
Step 10
Step 10.1
Move .
Step 10.2
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 10.3
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 10.4
Combine and .
Step 10.5
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 10.6
Simplify the numerator.
Step 10.6.1
Multiply by .
Step 10.6.2
Add and .
Step 11
Move to the numerator using the negative exponent rule .
Step 12
Step 12.1
Move .
Step 12.2
Multiply by .
Step 12.2.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 12.2.2
Use the power rule to combine exponents.
Step 12.3
Write as a fraction with a common denominator.
Step 12.4
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 12.5
Add and .