Question

How do I simplify this?
(4y/(y+2))+(8/(y+2))
Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I got 4x+8/(y+2) and it said it was wrong. I am really confused.

Answer 2

I see. Hang on. Let me re-post one that is even more demonstrative.

Answer 3

In other words, you need to factor something out of the numerator to so that it is in simplest form.

Answer 4

Oh but, now when you simplify it, you'll have to do something similar to this:

Answer 5

\[\frac{8x }{x + 2} + \frac{16}{x + 2} = \frac{8x + 16}{x + 2} = \frac{8(x + 2)}{(x +2)} = 8\]

Answer 6

What you have to do is similar to that above.

Answer 7

You have to cancel something from the top and bottom.

Answer 8

So it would equal 4?

Answer 9

Yes, correct....finally

Answer 10

That took me longer than it should have. Thank you!

Answer 11

You must familiarize yourself more with it.