Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following algebraic expressions: 1) a(b - c + d), 2) (p + q - r)x, 3) (-3x)(x^2 - 5x + 6), 4) x^2(y^2 + z^2 - x^2), 5) (2ab)(a^2 - ab + b^2), 6) x^3(x^2 - x + 2), 7) (-2xy^2)(x^2 - 3xy + 2y^2), 8) (y^2 - yz + z^2)(y^2z^2).

Solution

It appears you've uploaded an image with several algebraic expressions. I will solve and simplify each one of them for you. Let’s go through each:

  1. a(bc+d)a(b - c + d) Simplification: abac+ad\text{Simplification: } ab - ac + ad This is a basic distribution of aa over the terms inside the parentheses.

  2. (p+qr)x(p + q - r)x Simplification: px+qxrx\text{Simplification: } px + qx - rx Distribute xx to each term inside the parentheses.

  3. (3x)(x25x+6)(-3x)(x^2 - 5x + 6) Simplification: 3x3+15x218x\text{Simplification: } -3x^3 + 15x^2 - 18x Multiply 3x-3x with each term inside the parentheses.

  4. x2(y2+z2x2)x^2(y^2 + z^2 - x^2) Simplification: x2y2+x2z2x4\text{Simplification: } x^2y^2 + x^2z^2 - x^4 Multiply x2x^2 with each term inside the parentheses.

  5. (2ab)(a2ab+b2)(2ab)(a^2 - ab + b^2) Simplification: 2a3b2a2b2+2ab3\text{Simplification: } 2a^3b - 2a^2b^2 + 2ab^3 Distribute 2ab2ab over the terms inside the parentheses.

  6. x3(x2x+2)x^3(x^2 - x + 2) Simplification: x5x4+2x3\text{Simplification: } x^5 - x^4 + 2x^3 Multiply x3x^3 by each term in the parentheses.

  7. (2xy2)(x23xy+2y2)(-2xy^2)(x^2 - 3xy + 2y^2) Simplification: 2x3y2+6x2y34xy4\text{Simplification: } -2x^3y^2 + 6x^2y^3 - 4xy^4 Multiply 2xy2-2xy^2 by each term in the parentheses.

  8. (y2yz+z2)(y2z2)(y^2 - yz + z^2)(y^2z^2) Simplification: y4z2y3z3+y2z4\text{Simplification: } y^4z^2 - y^3z^3 + y^2z^4 Multiply y2z2y^2z^2 by each term in the parentheses.

Would you like more details on any of these steps, or have any specific questions?

Here are 5 related questions to extend this topic:

  1. How can you identify when a term can be factored further?
  2. What is the distributive property and why is it useful in simplifying expressions?
  3. How would you handle similar expressions with fractional exponents?
  4. How does simplification of polynomial expressions help in solving equations?
  5. What are some real-world applications of polynomial simplifications?

Tip: Always watch for common factors when simplifying expressions, as this can speed up the process!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Multiplication
Distributive Property

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Polynomial Multiplication: (ax + b)(cx + d)

Theorems

Distributive Property Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10