Math Problem Statement
Clear parentheses and combine like terms. Express the result in simplified form: (3/4)(8 - 4c) + 4c.
Solution
The equation in the image is:
To solve and simplify this equation, follow these steps:
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Distribute the over the terms inside the parentheses:
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Now, substitute this back into the equation:
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Combine like terms: Combine and :
So, the simplified expression is:
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Tip: Always remember to combine like terms after distributing to make the equation simpler.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Formulas
Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8