SOLUTION: hi. i need some help in performing this indicated operation and simplifying it: 27a^k

SOLUTION: hi. i need some help in performing this indicated operation and simplifying it: 27a^k - 9a^k+2 + 15a^k+4/3a^k thanks!

Question 190299: hi.
i need some help in performing this indicated operation and simplifying it:
27a^k - 9a^k+2 + 15a^k+4/3a^k
thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the expression ???

Start with the given expression

Factor into . Factor into

Note: use the identity

Factor out the GCF from the numerator

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify

Rearrange the terms.

So where
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