Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: 8 - 7d + (-8d) - 8d^2 + 2d^2 - 10d

Solution

To simplify the expression:

87d+(8d)8d2+2d210d8 - 7d + (-8d) - 8d^2 + 2d^2 - 10d

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Combine like terms for d2d^2 terms:

    • 8d2+2d2=6d2-8d^2 + 2d^2 = -6d^2
  2. Combine like terms for dd terms:

    • 7d8d10d=25d-7d - 8d - 10d = -25d
  3. The constant term is simply 88.

Simplified expression:

825d6d28 - 25d - 6d^2

So, the simplified expression is:

6d225d+8-6d^2 - 25d + 8

Would you like further clarification or more details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you combine like terms in algebraic expressions?
  2. What is the distributive property, and how is it used in simplifying expressions?
  3. How do you factor quadratic expressions like 6d225d+8-6d^2 - 25d + 8?
  4. How do you identify and classify terms in algebraic expressions (constants, linear, quadratic)?
  5. Can you solve equations once you've simplified expressions like this one?

Tip: Always arrange terms in descending powers of the variable for clarity, i.e., from d2d^2 to dd to constants.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification of Expressions
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Combining like terms: terms with the same power of the variable are added or subtracted together.

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9