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Mary simplified the algebraic expression 2/3x + 1/4x as shown below.

Mary simplified the algebraic expression 2/3x + 1/4x as shown below.-example-1

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Answer:

She added the numerators and denominators. This is not correct.

Explanation:


x((2)/(3) +(1)/(4) )=x((8+3)/(12) )


=(11)/(12) x

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Answer:

she added the denominator

Explanation:

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