Simplify by First Removing the Parentheses and Then Combining the Like

question 99

Essay

Simplify by first removing the parentheses and then combining the like terms. $\left( \frac { 9 } { 16 } x - 1 \right) + \left( - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right)$

---

Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often in response to an obsession or according to rigidly applied rules.

Cognitive Errors

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes that can lead to inaccurate judgments or decisions.

Social Phobias

Intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.