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Algebra Examples
Step 1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2
Since is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.
Step 3
Step 3.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 3.2
Simplify terms.
Step 3.2.1
Combine and .
Step 3.2.2
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 3.3
Simplify the numerator.
Step 3.3.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.3.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.3
Rewrite using the commutative property of multiplication.
Step 3.3.4
Multiply by .
Step 3.3.5
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.5.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.5.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.5.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.5.4
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.5.5
Factor out of .
Step 3.4
Simplify with factoring out.
Step 3.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.4
Rewrite as .
Step 3.4.5
Factor out of .
Step 3.4.6
Simplify the expression.
Step 3.4.6.1
Rewrite as .
Step 3.4.6.2
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 4
Since is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.
Step 5
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 6
Rewrite the equation as .