QuestionSimplify the expression.
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STEP 1
1. We are asked to simplify the expression by combining like terms.
2. The expression consists of variable terms and constant fractions.
3. Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.
STEP 2
1. Identify and combine like terms involving the variable .
2. Identify and combine like terms involving the variable .
3. Combine the constant fractions.
STEP 3
Identify and combine like terms involving the variable :
The terms are and .
STEP 4
Identify and combine like terms involving the variable :
The terms are and .
STEP 5
Combine the constant fractions:
The fractions are and .
STEP 6
Combine all the simplified parts together:
This is the simplified expression.
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