You can use grouping to isolate the variable in the equation mx+nx=p
mx+nx=p | Let's factor out an x from both sides terms on the left hand side of the equation. |
x(m+n)=p | Divide by m+n on both sides. |
x=pm+n | |
The original expression is 3−8∗35. In order to do this, we can use the fact that the base of both exponents are the same and then simplify.
3−8∗35 | Since the bases are identical, just add the exponents together. In general, ab∗ac=ab+c |
3−8∗35=3−8+5=3−3 | A number to a negative exponent is the same as the inverse of a number to the same positive exponent. a−b=1ab |
3−3=133=13∗3∗3=127 | This is your answer. |