Simplify the Expression

question 122

Essay

Simplify the expression. Work inside parentheses first, and then divide out common factors.

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Definitions:

Federal Deficit

The financial shortfall when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a given fiscal year, leading to increased national debt.

Bill Clinton

The 42nd President of the United States, who served from 1993 to 2001 and was involved in numerous political and social initiatives.

Executive Compensation

Refers to the financial payments and benefits given to senior executives of a company, including salaries, bonuses, stock options, and other perks.

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent workers' interests, negotiating wages, work conditions, and benefits through collective bargaining.