Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables. q2+4q37q
Simplify Term: Simplify the term 37q/q2. To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. Here, we divide 37q by q2. 37q/q2=37/q
Combine Terms: Combine the simplified term with the remaining part of the expression.Now we have the simplified term q37 and we need to add it to 4q.q37+4q
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator to combine the terms.The common denominator for the terms q37 and 4q is q. We need to express 4q with the common denominator q.4q=4q×(qq)=q4q2
Combine Over Common Denominator: Combine the terms over the common denominator.Now we can combine the terms over the common denominator q.q37+4q2
Check for Further Simplification: Check if the expression can be simplified further. The expression (37+4q2)/q is already in its simplest form. There are no common factors that can be canceled out.
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