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① | Multiply each term of by each term in . |
② | Combine like terms: |
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④ | Combine like terms: |
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⑥ | Multiply by to get . Step 1: Write as a fraction by putting in the denominator. Step 2: Multiply numerators and denominators. Step 3: Simplify numerator and denominator. |
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⑧ | Subtract from to get . Step 1: Write as a fraction by putting in the denominator. Step 2: To subtract raitonal expressions, both fractions must have the same denominator. |