QuestionSimplify the expression: .
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are given the expression . We need to simplify this expression by combining like terms
STEP 2
First, we need to get rid of the parentheses. According to the rules of algebra, when a minus sign precedes a parenthesis, we change the sign of each term inside the parenthesis.
STEP 3
Next, we rearrange the terms so that like terms are together.
STEP 4
Now, we combine the like terms.
STEP 5
Perform the operations inside the parentheses.
STEP 6
Finally, we simplify the expression by removing the coefficient1 in front of .
The simplified form of the given expression is .
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