Math Problem Statement
Rewrite in simplest terms: 2, left parenthesis, minus, 4, c, minus, 3, right parenthesis, plus, 6, left parenthesis, 10, c, plus, 5, right parenthesis2(−4c−3)+6(10c+5)
Solution
To simplify the expression , follow these steps:
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Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the first parentheses:
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Distribute the 6 to both terms inside the second parentheses:
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Combine the simplified expressions:
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Combine like terms:
So, the simplified expression is:
Would you like a detailed explanation or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might find useful:
- How do you distribute a coefficient over terms inside parentheses?
- What are like terms, and how do you combine them?
- How do you simplify expressions involving both positive and negative coefficients?
- Can you solve for in a similar equation?
- How does distribution differ from factoring?
Tip: Always distribute multiplication across addition or subtraction inside parentheses before combining like terms.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9