Math Problem Statement

Simplify the given algebraic expression involving variables x, y, and z.

Solution

The expression you have uploaded is:

12xz+14yz23z3xz+2z443z\frac{\frac{1}{2} xz + \frac{1}{4} yz - \frac{2}{3} z - 3xz + 2z}{4 - \frac{4}{3} z}

Let's simplify this step by step:

  1. Simplify the numerator:

    The numerator is:

    12xz+14yz23z3xz+2z\frac{1}{2} xz + \frac{1}{4} yz - \frac{2}{3} z - 3xz + 2z

    • Combine the terms involving xzxz: 12xz3xz=(123)xz=(1262)xz=52xz\frac{1}{2} xz - 3xz = \left( \frac{1}{2} - 3 \right)xz = \left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{6}{2} \right)xz = -\frac{5}{2} xz

    • Combine the terms involving zz: 23z+2z=(23+63)z=83z\frac{2}{3} z + 2z = \left( \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3} \right)z = \frac{8}{3} z

    So, the numerator simplifies to: 52xz+14yz+83z-\frac{5}{2} xz + \frac{1}{4} yz + \frac{8}{3} z

  2. Simplify the denominator:

    The denominator is: 443z4 - \frac{4}{3} z

    Leave this as is for now.

  3. Final expression:

    The simplified version of the expression is:

    52xz+14yz+83z443z\frac{-\frac{5}{2} xz + \frac{1}{4} yz + \frac{8}{3} z}{4 - \frac{4}{3} z}

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How can we factor the simplified numerator further?
  2. Can we solve this expression for zz if specific values for xx and yy are provided?
  3. What happens when z=0z = 0? How does the expression behave?
  4. Is there any way to express this result in terms of partial fractions?
  5. How would this expression change if the constants (like 1/2, 1/4, etc.) were different?

Tip:

When simplifying expressions, always group like terms first. This makes the process much easier and clearer!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Expression Simplification
Fractional Coefficients

Formulas

Combining like terms
Fraction operations

Theorems

Basic Algebraic Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

High School