Answer to Question #277595 in General Chemistry for Kris

Question

Next, you will learn how to make a stacked fraction using the math equation editor. Re-type the expression shown into the answer area using stacked fractions. Open the Hint panel to learn how to use the tool bar to make a stacked fraction.

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𝑏+𝑐+𝑑+𝑒

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b

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You will find that you will be graded correctly for using the slash (/) symbol and parentheses instead of a stacked fraction, but the point of this question is to encourage you to practice making a stacked fraction, which can be useful for displaying a complicated expression clearly.

Answer 1

Combine any like terms on each side of the equation: x-terms with x-terms and constants with constants. Arrange the terms in the same order, usually x-term before constants. If all of the terms in the two expressions are identical, then the two expressions are equivalent.