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 9(6p4)+3(3p5)9(-6p - 4) + 3(3p - 5):

  1. Distribute the 99 to both terms inside the first parenthesis: 9×(6p)+9×(4)=54p369 \times (-6p) + 9 \times (-4) = -54p - 36

  2. Distribute the 33 to both terms inside the second parenthesis: 3×3p+3×(5)=9p153 \times 3p + 3 \times (-5) = 9p - 15

  3. Now combine everything: 54p36+9p15-54p - 36 + 9p - 15

  4. Combine like terms: (54p+9p)+(3615)=45p51(-54p + 9p) + (-36 - 15) = -45p - 51

So, the simplified expression is: 45p51-45p - 51

Would you like more details or have any questions about this?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you factor expressions like the one we just simplified?
  2. What are like terms, and how do you combine them?
  3. Can you explain the distributive property in more depth?
  4. How do we simplify expressions with multiple variables?
  5. 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