Math Problem Statement

If A = 4a^3 + 3a - 19, B = a^3 + 8a^2 - 7a + 13 and C = -5a^3 - 6a + 20, find A + B - C.

Solution

The given expressions are:

A=4a3+3a19A = 4a^3 + 3a - 19 B=a3+8a27a+13B = a^3 + 8a^2 - 7a + 13 C=5a36a+20C = -5a^3 - 6a + 20

You are asked to find A+BCA + B - C. Let's calculate it step by step.

Step 1: Add AA and BB

A+B=(4a3+3a19)+(a3+8a27a+13)A + B = (4a^3 + 3a - 19) + (a^3 + 8a^2 - 7a + 13) Simplifying: A+B=(4a3+a3)+8a2+(3a7a)+(19+13)A + B = (4a^3 + a^3) + 8a^2 + (3a - 7a) + (-19 + 13) A+B=5a3+8a24a6A + B = 5a^3 + 8a^2 - 4a - 6

Step 2: Subtract CC from A+BA + B

A+BC=(5a3+8a24a6)(5a36a+20)A + B - C = (5a^3 + 8a^2 - 4a - 6) - (-5a^3 - 6a + 20) Simplifying: A+BC=5a3+8a24a6+5a3+6a20A + B - C = 5a^3 + 8a^2 - 4a - 6 + 5a^3 + 6a - 20 A+BC=(5a3+5a3)+8a2+(4a+6a)+(620)A + B - C = (5a^3 + 5a^3) + 8a^2 + (-4a + 6a) + (-6 - 20) A+BC=10a3+8a2+2a26A + B - C = 10a^3 + 8a^2 + 2a - 26

Final Answer:

A+BC=10a3+8a2+2a26A + B - C = 10a^3 + 8a^2 + 2a - 26

Would you like further clarification or details on any step?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the result change if the coefficients of a2a^2 in AA were different?
  2. Can you verify the result by substituting a specific value of aa?
  3. How do the operations of polynomial addition and subtraction differ when dealing with higher-degree terms?
  4. What happens if the expression includes a term like a4a^4?
  5. How can you simplify complex expressions like this efficiently?

Tip: When adding or subtracting polynomials, group similar terms (like powers of aa) to make simplification easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Polynomial Addition and Subtraction

Formulas

A + B - C = (A + B) - C
Combining like terms for polynomial addition/subtraction

Theorems

Basic Polynomial Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10