QuestionSimplify the expression: .
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The expression is . The goal is to simplify the expression
STEP 2
We can simplify the expression by combining like terms. In this case, the like terms are the terms with the variable and the constant terms.
STEP 3
First, let's combine the terms. The terms in the expression are and .
STEP 4
Add the terms together.
STEP 5
Next, let's combine the constant terms. The constant terms in the expression are and .
STEP 6
Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number. So, is the same as .
STEP 7
Add the constant terms together.
STEP 8
Now, we can combine the simplified terms and constant terms to get the simplified expression.
The simplified expression is .
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