Simplify the Expression

question 73

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. (Assume x and y are positive.) ​ ​

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Definitions:

SBA 8(a) Certification

A certification granted by the Small Business Administration to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, offering access to government contracting opportunities.

Federal and State Contracts

Legal agreements entered into by federal or state government bodies with individuals, businesses, or other governments for procurement of goods and services.

Primary Occupation

The main job or profession through which an individual gains the majority of their income or spends the most working hours.

Inherent Factors

Characteristics or attributes that naturally exist within a person, object, or situation from the beginning.