Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression: (1/2 - 3/2)^2 + (4 + 1)^2

Solution

The expression in the image is:

(1232)2+(4+1)2\left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{2} \right)^2 + \left( 4 + 1 \right)^2

Let’s break this down step by step.

  1. First term: 1232=22=1\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{2}{2} = -1 Squaring this: (1)2=1(-1)^2 = 1

  2. Second term: 4+1=54 + 1 = 5 Squaring this: 52=255^2 = 25

Finally, adding both results together: 1+25=261 + 25 = 26

So, the value of the expression is 26.

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  1. How do you simplify expressions involving fractions?
  2. What are the basic rules for squaring negative numbers?
  3. How can you solve more complex fractional equations?
  4. What is the significance of squaring a number?
  5. How would this change if the powers were different?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Arithmetic Operations
Exponents

Formulas

(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
(x + y)^2 = x^2 + 2xy + y^2

Theorems

Basic Rules of Arithmetic and Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8