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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Change the sign of the exponent by rewriting the base as its reciprocal.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Apply the product rule to .
Step 2.2
Rewrite as .
Step 2.3
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 3
Step 3.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4
Evaluate the exponent.
Step 5
Step 5.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 5.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 5.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 6
Simplify.