Math Problem Statement
Solve the following algebraic expressions:
1) 4(2x + 5y + 3)
2) 3y + 5y - 2x + 10x
3) 2(x + 4) + 4x + 5
4) -(2x + 3y)
5) -8 - 4
6) 7 - 10
Solution
Let's solve each problem step by step:
1.
Distribute the 4 to each term inside the parentheses:
So, the solution is:
2.
Combine like terms:
So, the solution is:
3.
First, distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:
Now, combine all terms:
So, the solution is:
4.
Distribute the negative sign:
So, the solution is:
5.
This is simple subtraction:
So, the solution is:
6.
This is also simple subtraction:
So, the solution is:
Would you like any more details on these solutions?
Follow-up questions:
- What is the distributive property and how is it applied in problem 1?
- How do you identify like terms, as shown in problem 2?
- Why is it important to distribute correctly, as seen in problem 3?
- How does distributing a negative sign affect the terms inside the parentheses, as in problem 4?
- Why do we get a negative number when subtracting two positive numbers in problem 6?
Tip:
When distributing a factor, remember to apply it to every term inside the parentheses to avoid mistakes!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Theorems
Distributive Property
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8