Math Problem Statement

Simplify the given algebraic expressions by combining like terms.

Solution

I see that you've uploaded a photo containing several algebraic expressions to simplify by combining like terms. I'll go ahead and solve them for you:

Expression #1:

7+13x+2x+8-7 + 13x + 2x + 8
Combine the like terms:
13x+2x=15x13x + 2x = 15x So, the expression simplifies to:
7+8+15x=1+15x-7 + 8 + 15x = 1 + 15x

Expression #2:

9+7y25y9 + 7y - 2 - 5y
Combine the like terms:
7y5y=2y7y - 5y = 2y So, the expression simplifies to:
92+2y=7+2y9 - 2 + 2y = 7 + 2y

Expression #3:

2+3x4x+62 + 3x - 4x + 6
Combine the like terms:
3x4x=x3x - 4x = -x So, the expression simplifies to:
2+6x=8x2 + 6 - x = 8 - x

Expression #4:

5+2x+25 + 2x + 2
Combine the like terms:
5+2=75 + 2 = 7 So, the expression simplifies to:
7+2x7 + 2x

Expression #5:

2(4x1)+x2(4x - 1) + x
Distribute the 2:
2×4x=8xand2×1=22 \times 4x = 8x \quad \text{and} \quad 2 \times -1 = -2 So, the expression becomes:
8x2+x=9x28x - 2 + x = 9x - 2

Expression #6:

6x+2(x+4)6x + 2(x + 4)
Distribute the 2:
2×x=2xand2×4=82 \times x = 2x \quad \text{and} \quad 2 \times 4 = 8 So, the expression becomes:
6x+2x+8=8x+86x + 2x + 8 = 8x + 8

Expression #7:

3(x+5)103(x + 5) - 10
Distribute the 3:
3×x=3xand3×5=153 \times x = 3x \quad \text{and} \quad 3 \times 5 = 15 So, the expression becomes:
3x+1510=3x+53x + 15 - 10 = 3x + 5

Expression #8:

15x(x4)15x - (x - 4)
Distribute the negative sign:
15xx+415x - x + 4 So, the expression simplifies to:
14x+414x + 4

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Would you like to explore more problems like these? Here are some questions related to this topic:

  1. How would you solve a problem with more than two like terms, such as 2x+3y+5x+2y2x + 3y + 5x + 2y?
  2. What happens when we have to distribute a negative sign across terms in parentheses?
  3. Can you explain the concept of "like terms" and why it's important in algebra?
  4. How do you deal with fractions when combining like terms?
  5. What are some other methods to simplify expressions besides combining like terms?

Tip: Always look for the terms that share the same variable and power, such as x2x^2 with x2x^2, or yy with yy, to combine them efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Combining Like Terms
Distributive Property

Formulas

Combining like terms: ax + bx = (a + b)x
Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Basic Algebraic Simplification Rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8