Simplify the expression.

(9x + 1/2)+(4x − 8 1/2)

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The simplified expression is:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression:

To simplify the given expression.

Solution:

In order to simplify, we will combine the like terms by removing the parenthesis.

We have:

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Combining like terms.

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In order to combine fractions, we will combine the whole number and the fraction separately.

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Thus, the simplified expression is:

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answer: 2x + 2 − 2 = 10 − 2; subtraction property of equality

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