Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 4c+3
Identify Given Expression: Identify the given expression and the goal.We have the expression 4c+3 and we want to express it as a single fraction in simplest form.
Convert Whole Number to Fraction: Convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the first term.To combine 4c with 3, we need to express 3 as a fraction with a denominator of 4. We can do this by multiplying 3 by 44 which is equal to 1.3×(44)=412
Add Fractions Together: Add the two fractions together.Now we have two fractions with the same denominator, so we can add them together.(4c)+(412)=4c+12
Check for Simplification: Check if the resulting fraction can be simplified.The fraction (c+12)/4 is already in simplest form because c is a variable and we cannot simplify it further without knowing its value.
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