Question

How do you simplify `(4x)/9 + (x-10)/9`?

Answer 1

`(5(x-2))/9`

Explanation:

Because both terms have the same denominator, the terms can be added together ( numerator or top part)

If the denominators were not the same it would be necessary to find a common denominator so the terms could be added.

When you add the two numerators you get

`(4x + ( x - 10))/9 = (5x -10)/9`

`5x -10` has a common factor of 5. Use the reverse distribution principle to factor 5 out of both terms

= `(5(x -2))/9`