Math Problem Statement

-4(-8w-4x)-7x-10(-10x+8w)

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

4(8w4x)7x10(10x+8w)-4(-8w - 4x) - 7x - 10(-10x + 8w)

Step 1: Distribute the terms inside the parentheses

  • For the first term, distribute 4-4 to both 8w-8w and 4x-4x: 4(8w)=32w,4(4x)=16x-4(-8w) = 32w, \quad -4(-4x) = 16x
  • For the second term, distribute 10-10 to both 10x-10x and 8w8w: 10(10x)=100x,10(8w)=80w-10(-10x) = 100x, \quad -10(8w) = -80w

Now, the expression becomes: 32w+16x7x+100x80w32w + 16x - 7x + 100x - 80w

Step 2: Combine like terms

  • Combine the ww-terms: 32w80w=48w32w - 80w = -48w
  • Combine the xx-terms: 16x7x+100x=109x16x - 7x + 100x = 109x

Final Expression:

48w+109x-48w + 109x

So, the simplified expression is:

48w+109x-48w + 109x

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify an expression with multiple variables and terms?
  2. What are the rules for distributing negative numbers in parentheses?
  3. Can you explain the concept of combining like terms in algebra?
  4. How would this process change if there were exponents involved?
  5. What happens if you have more than two variables in an expression?

Tip: Always distribute carefully, paying attention to signs (especially negatives), as they are a common source of mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Combining like terms: ax + bx = (a + b)x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9