Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: (3(2b + 3) / 4) + (b / 10)

Solution

The given expression is:

3(2b+3)4+b10\frac{3(2b + 3)}{4} + \frac{b}{10}

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

Step 1: Expand the first term

Expand the numerator of the first fraction:

3(2b+3)=6b+93(2b + 3) = 6b + 9

So, the expression becomes:

6b+94+b10\frac{6b + 9}{4} + \frac{b}{10}

Step 2: Find a common denominator

The common denominator for 4 and 10 is 20. Let's rewrite both terms with 20 as the denominator.

For the first fraction:

6b+94=5(6b+9)20=30b+4520\frac{6b + 9}{4} = \frac{5(6b + 9)}{20} = \frac{30b + 45}{20}

For the second fraction:

b10=2b20\frac{b}{10} = \frac{2b}{20}

Step 3: Combine the fractions

Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them:

30b+4520+2b20=30b+45+2b20=32b+4520\frac{30b + 45}{20} + \frac{2b}{20} = \frac{30b + 45 + 2b}{20} = \frac{32b + 45}{20}

Thus, the simplified expression is:

32b+4520\frac{32b + 45}{20}

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Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How would you simplify 4(3x+5)2+x5\frac{4(3x + 5)}{2} + \frac{x}{5}?
  2. What would the result be if you factored the numerator 32b+4532b + 45?
  3. How would you solve this expression for bb if it were set equal to a value?
  4. Can you identify an example of when finding a common denominator is useful in real life?
  5. What changes if one of the terms in the expression is a negative value?

Tip: When simplifying algebraic fractions, finding a common denominator is key to combining terms easily!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Fractions

Formulas

Finding Common Denominator
Distributive Property

Theorems

Properties of Fractions
Combining Like Terms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10