Math Problem Statement

Select a box in each row that identifies the equivalent expression.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to simplify each expression in the rows and match them with the equivalent expressions in the columns.

  1. Row 1: (13x+23)+(23x13)\left(\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{2}{3}\right) + \left(\frac{2}{3}x - \frac{1}{3}\right)

    • Simplify each term: Combine like terms for xx and constants.
    • 13x+23x=x\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{2}{3}x = x and 2313=13\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{3}.
    • Result: x+13x + \frac{1}{3}, which matches 13(3x+1)\frac{1}{3}(3x + 1).
  2. Row 2: (23x+23)(13x13)\left(\frac{2}{3}x + \frac{2}{3}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{3}x - \frac{1}{3}\right)

    • Distribute and combine terms: 23x13x=13x\frac{2}{3}x - \frac{1}{3}x = \frac{1}{3}x and 23+13=1\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = 1.
    • Result: 13(x+3)\frac{1}{3}(x + 3).
  3. Row 3: 43x23+23x\frac{4}{3}x - \frac{2}{3} + \frac{2}{3}x

    • Combine terms for xx: 43x+23x=2x\frac{4}{3}x + \frac{2}{3}x = 2x.
    • Result: 2x232x - \frac{2}{3}, matching 23(3x1)\frac{2}{3}(3x - 1).
  4. Row 4: 43+2313x-\frac{4}{3} + \frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}x

    • Combine constants: 43+23=23-\frac{4}{3} + \frac{2}{3} = -\frac{2}{3}.
    • Result: 2313x-\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}x, which matches 13(x+2)-\frac{1}{3}(x + 2).

Based on the analysis, here are the correct matches:

  • Row 1: Select 13(3x+1)\frac{1}{3}(3x + 1).
  • Row 2: Select 13(x+3)\frac{1}{3}(x + 3).
  • Row 3: Select 23(3x1)\frac{2}{3}(3x - 1).
  • Row 4: Select 13(x+2)-\frac{1}{3}(x + 2).

Would you like a detailed step-by-step breakdown of each row?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with fractional coefficients?
  2. What strategies help in combining like terms effectively?
  3. How does factoring help in identifying equivalent expressions?
  4. Can you verify your answer by expanding each choice to see if they match?
  5. What are the benefits of grouping terms in expressions like these?

Tip: Always look to combine like terms and factor out common terms to simplify complex expressions efficiently.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equivalent Expressions
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Combining like terms: ax + bx = (a + b)x
Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9