Math Problem Statement

[3(20t - 3t^2) - (10t^2 - t^3)(1/3)] / 3^2

Solution

Let's solve the expression step by step:

Expression:

3(20t3t2)(10t2t33)32\frac{3(20t - 3t^2) - \left(\frac{10t^2 - t^3}{3}\right)}{3^2}

Step 1: Simplify 323^2

We know 32=93^2 = 9, so the denominator becomes 9: 3(20t3t2)(10t2t33)9\frac{3(20t - 3t^2) - \left(\frac{10t^2 - t^3}{3}\right)}{9}

Step 2: Distribute 33 in the first term

Distribute the 33 inside the parentheses 3(20t3t2)3(20t - 3t^2): 3(20t3t2)=60t9t23(20t - 3t^2) = 60t - 9t^2

Step 3: Simplify the second term (10t2t33)\left(\frac{10t^2 - t^3}{3}\right)

This term is already divided by 3, so we leave it as: 10t2t33\frac{10t^2 - t^3}{3}

Step 4: Combine terms

Now, substitute these into the main expression: (60t9t2)(10t2t33)9\frac{(60t - 9t^2) - \left(\frac{10t^2 - t^3}{3}\right)}{9}

To combine these terms, we need a common denominator for the numerator. Multiply 60t9t260t - 9t^2 by 3/3: (3(60t9t2)(10t2t3))27\frac{(3(60t - 9t^2) - (10t^2 - t^3))}{27}

Distribute the 3 in the first part: (180t27t2(10t2t3))27\frac{(180t - 27t^2 - (10t^2 - t^3))}{27}

Step 5: Simplify the numerator

Now distribute the negative sign: 180t27t210t2+t3180t - 27t^2 - 10t^2 + t^3 Combine like terms: t337t2+180tt^3 - 37t^2 + 180t

Step 6: Final expression

So the expression simplifies to: t337t2+180t27\frac{t^3 - 37t^2 + 180t}{27}

This is the simplified form of the given expression.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on the topic:

  1. How would this expression change if the exponent of tt were different?
  2. What happens if we substitute a specific value for tt in the final expression?
  3. How would you factor the cubic term in the simplified expression?
  4. How can you use this result to find critical points of a related function?
  5. How would this change if the denominator were a different number?

Tip: When simplifying expressions with multiple terms and fractions, look for common denominators early to ease the combination of terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Simplification
Fractions

Formulas

Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Division of Polynomials

Theorems

Basic Polynomial Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12