Q. Evaluate the expression for x=−15 and y=14. Simplify your answer.xy+y=___
Substitute Values: Substitute the given values for x and y into the expression xy+y.Expression: (−15)14+14
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction(−15)14.Since 14 and −15 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction cannot be simplified further.(−15)14=−1514
Add Fraction to y: Now add the simplified fraction to y.−1514+14To add the fraction to the whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction.14=14×(1515)=15210
Convert Whole Number: Add the two fractions with the same denominator.−1514+15210Combine the numerators and keep the denominator the same.(−14+210)/15
Combine Fractions: Perform the addition in the numerator. −14+210=196
Perform Addition: Write the final simplified result.15196This fraction cannot be simplified further, as 196 and 15 have no common factors other than 1.
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