Math Problem Statement

-3(-4w - x) - 5(-5x - 6w)

Solution

Let's simplify the given expression step by step:

The expression is:

3(4wx)5(5x6w)-3(-4w - x) - 5(-5x - 6w)

Step 1: Distribute the -3 through the first parentheses

3(4wx)=3×(4w)3×(x)=12w+3x-3(-4w - x) = -3 \times (-4w) - 3 \times (-x) = 12w + 3x

Step 2: Distribute the -5 through the second parentheses

5(5x6w)=5×(5x)5×(6w)=25x+30w-5(-5x - 6w) = -5 \times (-5x) - 5 \times (-6w) = 25x + 30w

Step 3: Combine the simplified terms

12w+3x+25x+30w12w + 3x + 25x + 30w

Step 4: Combine like terms

(12w+30w)+(3x+25x)=42w+28x(12w + 30w) + (3x + 25x) = 42w + 28x

Thus, the simplified expression is:

42w+28x42w + 28x

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions with more variables?
  2. Can you use factoring to simplify the expression further?
  3. What are some common mistakes to avoid when distributing negatives?
  4. How do you handle expressions with three or more terms inside parentheses?
  5. How do you approach combining like terms in larger expressions?

Tip: Always be careful with signs when distributing through parentheses—negatives can easily be missed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification of expressions
Distributive property
Combining like terms

Formulas

Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Distributive property theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9