Math Problem Statement

Combine like terms to create an equivalent expression: 2/5m - 4/5 - 3/5m

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the equation shown in the image:

25m4535m\frac{2}{5}m - \frac{4}{5} - \frac{3}{5}m

Step 1: Combine the like terms involving mm.

We have the terms 25m\frac{2}{5}m and 35m-\frac{3}{5}m. When we combine them, we subtract the coefficients:

25m35m=15m\frac{2}{5}m - \frac{3}{5}m = -\frac{1}{5}m

Step 2: Combine the constant term.

The remaining term is the constant 45-\frac{4}{5}, which doesn't combine with the terms involving mm.

Final Answer:

15m45-\frac{1}{5}m - \frac{4}{5}

This is the simplified version of the given expression.

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Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you add and subtract fractions with the same denominator?
  2. What happens if the equation has a different denominator?
  3. Can you rewrite this expression in another equivalent form?
  4. How would you solve this if you set the expression equal to zero?
  5. How can you factor out common terms from the simplified expression?

Tip:

When combining like terms, always ensure that you carefully align the variables and constants separately. This helps avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Combining Like Terms
Fractions

Formulas

a/bx - c/bx = (a-c)/bx

Theorems

Distributive Property
Basic Fraction Subtraction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8