QuestionSimplify the expression .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The expression to be simplified is . . We are allowed to use the algebraic rules of simplification.
STEP 2
We can simplify the expression by first factoring the denominator of the first term.
So, the expression becomes
STEP 3
Next, we can find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator is .So, we rewrite each term with the common denominator
STEP 4
Now, we simplify the numerators
STEP 5
Combine like terms in the numerator
STEP 6
Factor out the common factor in the numeratorThis is the simplified form of the original expression.
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