Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expressions (4√a(x-1))^2 and (a^3 - 6^3)^2.

Solution

I see the image includes two mathematical expressions:

  1. (4a(x1))2\left( 4 \sqrt{a}(x-1) \right)^2
  2. (a363)2\left( a^3 - 6^3 \right)^2

Let me solve them step by step:


Problem 5:

Simplify (4a(x1))2\left( 4 \sqrt{a}(x-1) \right)^2.

Solution:

  1. Expand the square: (4a(x1))2=(4a)2(x1)2\left( 4 \sqrt{a}(x-1) \right)^2 = \left( 4 \sqrt{a} \right)^2 \cdot (x-1)^2

  2. Calculate (4a)2\left( 4 \sqrt{a} \right)^2: (4a)2=16a\left( 4 \sqrt{a} \right)^2 = 16a

  3. Combine results: (4a(x1))2=16a(x1)2\left( 4 \sqrt{a}(x-1) \right)^2 = 16a (x-1)^2

Final Answer: 16a(x1)216a (x-1)^2


Problem 6:

Simplify (a363)2\left( a^3 - 6^3 \right)^2.

Solution:

  1. Recall the formula for the cube of a number: 63=2166^3 = 216.
    Substituting this: (a363)2=(a3216)2\left( a^3 - 6^3 \right)^2 = \left( a^3 - 216 \right)^2

  2. This is already simplified unless more expansion is required.

Final Answer: (a3216)2\left( a^3 - 216 \right)^2


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Relative Questions:

  1. How do you expand expressions like (x+y)2(x+y)^2 or (xy)2(x-y)^2?
  2. Can you explain the difference between squaring and taking the square root?
  3. How can a3b3a^3 - b^3 be factored further using the difference of cubes formula?
  4. What happens if aa is negative or a=0a = 0 in these equations?
  5. How can this knowledge of expansion apply to physics or engineering problems?

Tip:

When squaring a term with multiple factors, square each factor individually, then multiply them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Square Roots
Polynomials
Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Square of a product: (ab)^2 = a^2 * b^2
Difference of cubes: a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents
Polynomial Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11