Question

hw 12.2_add & subtract rational ex
score: 5/17 answered: 5/17
question 6
simplify and reduce to the lowest terms.
\\(\frac{x + y}{4} + \frac{x + y}{4} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Add numerators (common denominator)

$\frac{(x+y)+(x+y)}{4}$

Step2: Combine like terms in numerator

$\frac{2x+2y}{4}$

Step3: Factor numerator and simplify

$\frac{2(x+y)}{4} = \frac{x+y}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{x+y}{2}$