Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 42−47q
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.The fractions42 and 47q already have a common denominator of 4, so we can combine the numerators directly.
Combine numerators: Combine the numerators. Subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator. (2−7q)/4
Subtract and simplify: Simplify the numerator if possible.The numerator 2−7q cannot be simplified further because it contains both a constant and a variable term.
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The expression is already in its simplest form, so the final answer is:(2−7q)/4
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