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Precalculus Examples
Step 1
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
Step 2
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
Step 3
Step 3.1
Move all terms containing to the left side of the equation.
Step 3.1.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 3.1.2
Add and .
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
Divide by .