Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: 3xy(2xy - 3x^3y - 4) - 6yx^4 - 2xy(9 - 2yx^2 - 8yx)

Solution

The expression in the image is:

3xy(2xy3x3y4)6y2x42xy(92yx28yx)3xy(2xy - 3x^3y - 4) - 6y^2x^4 - 2xy(9 - 2yx^2 - 8yx)

Let's simplify this step by step.

Step 1: Distribute Terms

  1. Expand 3xy(2xy3x3y4)3xy(2xy - 3x^3y - 4): 3xy2xy=6x2y2,3xy(3x3y)=9x4y2,3xy(4)=12xy3xy \cdot 2xy = 6x^2y^2, \quad 3xy \cdot (-3x^3y) = -9x^4y^2, \quad 3xy \cdot (-4) = -12xy

    So, the expanded form of the first term is: 6x2y29x4y212xy6x^2y^2 - 9x^4y^2 - 12xy

  2. Expand 2xy(92yx28yx)-2xy(9 - 2yx^2 - 8yx): 2xy9=18xy,2xy(2yx2)=4x3y2,2xy(8yx)=16x2y2-2xy \cdot 9 = -18xy, \quad -2xy \cdot (-2yx^2) = 4x^3y^2, \quad -2xy \cdot (-8yx) = 16x^2y^2

    So, the expanded form of the second term is: 18xy+4x3y2+16x2y2-18xy + 4x^3y^2 + 16x^2y^2

Step 2: Combine Like Terms

Now, combine all the terms: 6x2y29x4y212xy6x4y218xy+4x3y2+16x2y26x^2y^2 - 9x^4y^2 - 12xy - 6x^4y^2 - 18xy + 4x^3y^2 + 16x^2y^2

Combine like terms:

  1. Combine x2y2x^2y^2 terms: 6x2y2+16x2y2=22x2y26x^2y^2 + 16x^2y^2 = 22x^2y^2

  2. Combine x4y2x^4y^2 terms: 9x4y2+4x3y26x4y2=6x4y2-9x^4y^2 + 4x^3y^2 - 6x^4y^2 = -6x^4y^2

  3. Combine xyxy terms: 12xy18xy=30xy-12xy - 18xy = -30xy

So, the simplified expression is:

22x2y26x4y230xy22x^2y^2 - 6x^4y^2 - 30xy

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you factor polynomials with multiple variables?
  2. What are the common techniques for expanding algebraic expressions?
  3. How do you combine like terms involving exponents?
  4. What is the role of distribution in simplifying expressions?
  5. Can these terms be factored further?

Tip:

Always group like terms carefully; it helps to rewrite similar terms next to each other to avoid mistakes when combining!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Combining Like Terms

Theorems

None

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11