Math Problem Statement

Evaluate and simplify the expression when a = 3 and b = 2: (3b - 2(1 - b)) / (a - 2)

Solution

The expression to evaluate and simplify is:

3b2(1b)a2\frac{3b - 2(1 - b)}{a - 2} with the given values a=3a = 3 and b=2b = 2.

Let's break this down step by step:

Step 1: Substitute a=3a = 3 and b=2b = 2 into the expression

3(2)2(12)32\frac{3(2) - 2(1 - 2)}{3 - 2}

Step 2: Simplify the numerator

3(2)=63(2) = 6 and 12=11 - 2 = -1 so 2(1)=2.-2(-1) = 2.

Thus, the numerator becomes: 6+2=8.6 + 2 = 8.

Step 3: Simplify the denominator

32=1.3 - 2 = 1.

Step 4: Final simplification

81=8.\frac{8}{1} = 8.

So, the value of the expression is:

8.\boxed{8}.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the result change if b=1b = 1 instead of 2?
  2. Can you solve the same expression for a=4a = 4 and b=3b = 3?
  3. How can you rewrite the expression without parentheses and simplify it symbolically?
  4. What happens to the expression when both aa and bb approach 0?
  5. How does the expression change if a=ba = b?

Tip: Always simplify the terms inside parentheses first to avoid mistakes in longer calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Substitution
Simplification

Formulas

Substitution of variables into expressions
Simplification of linear terms

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9