Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 43−4pq
Identify common denominator:43−4pqIdentify the common denominator, which is 4.
Combine fractions:43−4pqCombine the fractions over the common denominator.43−pq
Check for further simplification:(3−pq)/4Check if the numerator can be simplified further. Since 3 and pq are not like terms, they cannot be combined or factored further.
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