Question

How do you simplify `1/(2x) + 1/(2x)`?

Answer 1

Add the fractions and divide out common factors.

Explanation:

`1/(2x )+ 1/(2x) = 2/(2x)`

`2/(2x) = 1/x`

Answer 2

`1/x`

Explanation:

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`rArr1/(2x)+1/(2x)`

`=(1+1)/(2x)=cancel(2)^1/(cancel(2) x)=1/x`