Math Problem Statement

Simplify -3x + 4(2x - 5y) - 10y and solve several linear equations.

Solution

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1) Simplify the expression:

3x+4(2x5y)10y-3x + 4(2x - 5y) - 10y

First, distribute the 44 inside the parentheses: =3x+42x45y10y= -3x + 4 \cdot 2x - 4 \cdot 5y - 10y =3x+8x20y10y= -3x + 8x - 20y - 10y

Now, combine like terms: =(3x+8x)+(20y10y)= (-3x + 8x) + (-20y - 10y) =5x30y= 5x - 30y

So, the simplified expression is: 5x30y\boxed{5x - 30y}


2) Solve the equation:

4x3x+2=184x - 3x + 2 = 18

First, simplify the left side: (4x3x)+2=18(4x - 3x) + 2 = 18 x+2=18x + 2 = 18

Now, subtract 2 from both sides: x=182x = 18 - 2 x=16x = 16

So, the solution is: x=16\boxed{x = 16}


3) Solve the equation:

4x=8\frac{4}{x} = 8

To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides by xx: 4=8x4 = 8x

Now, solve for xx by dividing both sides by 8: x=48x = \frac{4}{8} x=12x = \frac{1}{2}

So, the solution is: x=12\boxed{x = \frac{1}{2}}


4) Solve the equation:

7x=35-7x = 35

Divide both sides by 7-7: x=357x = \frac{35}{-7} x=5x = -5

So, the solution is: x=5\boxed{x = -5}


5) Solve the equation:

x8=4\frac{x}{8} = 4

Multiply both sides by 8: x=48x = 4 \cdot 8 x=32x = 32

So, the solution is: x=32\boxed{x = 32}


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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you apply the distributive property in algebra?
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  3. How do you simplify expressions involving variables?
  4. How do you solve an equation with fractions?
  5. What are some methods for checking your solution in algebra?

Tip: Always combine like terms and apply the distributive property carefully to avoid errors when simplifying expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Distributive Property
Simplification
Solving Linear Equations

Formulas

Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Basic linear equation solution: ax + b = c

Theorems

Distributive property
Properties of equality (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9