Math Problem Statement

Simplify: (b/30+3b/30)÷b+(5b/2-1/2)

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step.

Given expression:

(b30+3b30)÷b+(5b212)\left(\frac{b}{30} + \frac{3b}{30}\right) \div b + \left(\frac{5b}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right)

Step 1: Simplify inside the parentheses

Combine like terms inside the first set of parentheses: b30+3b30=b+3b30=4b30=2b15\frac{b}{30} + \frac{3b}{30} = \frac{b + 3b}{30} = \frac{4b}{30} = \frac{2b}{15}

Now the expression becomes: (2b15)÷b+(5b212)\left(\frac{2b}{15}\right) \div b + \left(\frac{5b}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right)

Step 2: Simplify the division by bb

2b15÷b=2b15×1b=215\frac{2b}{15} \div b = \frac{2b}{15} \times \frac{1}{b} = \frac{2}{15}

Now the expression becomes: 215+(5b212)\frac{2}{15} + \left(\frac{5b}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right)

Step 3: Simplify the second term

Combine the two fractions: 5b212=5b12\frac{5b}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5b - 1}{2}

Step 4: Final expression

Now the expression is: 215+5b12\frac{2}{15} + \frac{5b - 1}{2}

This is the simplified expression.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you combine fractions with different denominators?
  2. What is the process for dividing algebraic expressions?
  3. Can you simplify further if we know the value of bb?
  4. What happens if b=0b = 0 in this expression?
  5. How do we multiply fractions in algebra?

Tip: Always factor out common terms in fractions to simplify them quickly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Fractions
Division of Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Combining like terms: (a/x) + (b/x) = (a + b)/x
Division of algebraic expressions: (a/b) ÷ c = (a/b) × (1/c)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10