Q. Add. Write your answer in simplest form.−42+102
Combine Like Terms: Combine the like terms −42 and 102. Since both terms have the same radical part, 2, we can add the coefficients directly. −42+102=(−4+10)2
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression (−4+10)2.Calculate the sum of the coefficients: −4+10=6.So, the expression becomes 62.
Check for Further Simplification: Check for any further simplification.The term 62 is already in its simplest form since 6 is an integer and 2 cannot be simplified further.
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