Step 1: Convert mixed fractions to improper fractions.
261=613
131=34
165=611
243=411
151=56
265=617
Now the expression becomes:
613⋅(34x−611)+411⋅(56x−617)−90917x+72631
Step 2: Expand the brackets.
Expand 613⋅(34x−611):
613⋅34x=1852x=926x,613⋅611=36143
So, 613⋅(34x−611)=926x−36143.
Expand 411⋅(56x−617):
411⋅56x=2066x=1033x,411⋅617=24187
So, 411⋅(56x−617)=1033x−24187.
Now the expression becomes:
(926x−36143)+(1033x−24187)−90917x+72631
Step 3: Combine x-terms.
Write all x-terms with a common denominator:
926x=90260x,1033x=90297x,−90917x=−90917x
Combine:
90260x+90297x−90917x=90260+297−917x=90−360x=−4x
Step 4: Combine constant terms.
Write all constant terms with a common denominator:
−36143,−24187,72631
Find a common denominator (72):
−36143=−72286,−24187=−72561,72631=72631
Combine:
−72286−72561+72631=72−286−561+631=72−216=−3
Final Expression:
−4x−3
Let me know if you need further clarification or detailed steps for any part! Here are five related questions:
How do you find the least common denominator when combining fractions?
Why is it important to convert mixed fractions into improper fractions during simplification?
Can you explain how to distribute coefficients in expressions with parentheses?
What are common mistakes to watch for when simplifying terms involving fractions?
How do you check if the final simplified expression is correct?
Tip: Always double-check your common denominators to ensure accurate simplifications of fractions.
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