How to solve 2y { }^(2) + x {}^(2) ​

Question

How to solve

`2y { }^(2) + x {}^(2)`
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Answer 1

2(y^2+x^2/2) or 2(y^2+1/2x^2)

Explanation:

factor out the 2 for the expression 2y^2+x^2.