Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.31q2q2−7q
Identify Terms and Factors: Identify the terms in the expression and look for common factors.The expression is 2q2−31q7q. We can see that there is a common factor of q in the numerator and the denominator of the second term.
Simplify Second Term: Simplify the second term by canceling out the common factor of q. The q in the numerator and the q in the denominator of the second term cancel each other out, so we have: 2q2−317
Combine Like Terms: Since there are no like terms to combine, the expression is already simplified.The first term, 2q2, does not have any common factors with the second term, 317, and they are not like terms, so we cannot simplify any further.
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final simplified expression is:2q2−317
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