QuestionCombine the terms in the expression: . What is the simplified result?
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The given expression is
STEP 2
We can simplify the expression by combining like terms. Like terms are terms that contain the same variables raised to the same power. In this case, the like terms are and .
STEP 3
Add the coefficients of the like terms.
STEP 4
Now, let's simplify the remaining part of the expression, which is .
STEP 5
Subtract the coefficients of the like terms.
STEP 6
Now, let's combine the results from steps3 and5 to get the final simplified expression.
STEP 7
The term does not affect the value of the expression, so we can omit it.
The final simplified expression is .
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