Math Problem Statement
Rewrite in simplest terms: 9, left parenthesis, minus, 6, p, minus, 4, right parenthesis, plus, 3, left parenthesis, 3, p, minus, 5, right parenthesis9(−6p−4)+3(3p−5)
Solution
Let's simplify the expression :
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Distribute the to both terms inside the first parenthesis:
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Distribute the to both terms inside the second parenthesis:
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Now combine everything:
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Combine like terms:
So, the simplified expression is:
Would you like more details or have any questions about this?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you factor expressions like the one we just simplified?
- What are like terms, and how do you combine them?
- Can you explain the distributive property in more depth?
- How do we simplify expressions with multiple variables?
- How do you solve an equation after simplifying an expression?
Tip: Always combine like terms (terms with the same variable and power) to make expressions simpler!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Simplification
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Formulas
Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Theorems
Distributive Property
Associative Property of Addition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8