Evaluate

Multiply the terms with the same base by adding their exponents

Subtract the numbers

Solution

Evaluate

To find the excluded values,set the denominators equal to 0

Solution

Evaluate

To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0

Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same

Calculate

Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same

Use the commutative property to reorder the terms

Divide the terms

Rewrite the expression

The only way a power can be 0 is when the base equals 0

Check if the solution is in the defined range

Solution