Simplify the Expression. (Assume X and Y Are Positive.)

question 45

Essay

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

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Definitions:

Tax-exempt Debt

Debt securities issued by state or municipal governments whose interest payments are exempt from federal income tax, and sometimes state and local taxes.

Compensation for Injuries

Payments received as a result of injury or sickness, which can include damages for physical discomfort or emotional distress.

Employer-provided Adoption Assistance

Benefits provided by an employer to an employee to help cover some of the costs associated with adopting a child.

Personal Physical Injuries

Injuries to the body directly personal to an individual, often considered for compensation or in legal contexts.