Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 32z5+z
Identify Common Denominator: Identify the common denominator for the fractions.Since the second term z can be written as z/1, we need to find a common denominator for 3 and 1. The common denominator is 3.
Convert to Common Denominator: Convert the second term to have the common denominator.To convert z to have the denominator of 3, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 3.z=(z×3)/(1×3)=33z
Rewrite with Common Denominator: Rewrite the expression with the common denominator.Now we have the expression 32z5+33z.
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.Since both terms now have the same denominator, we can combine them into a single fraction.(2z5+3z)/3
Check for Simplification: Check if the numerator can be simplified.The numerator 2z5+3z does not have any common factors other than z, and it cannot be factored further in a way that would cancel with the denominator. Therefore, the expression is already in its simplest form.
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