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To simplify the expression
Answer to Problem 8MRE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept Used:
To simplify an expression first use distributive property to remove any grouping symbol, and then add/subtract like terms.
Calculation:
To simplify the expression
First remove the grouping symbols by removing parenthesis, as
Now, add/subtract like terms in above expression:
Thus, simplified form of given expression is
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