Math Problem Statement

3x(x-6)-5x(2x-4)

Solution

Let's simplify the expression step by step:

Given: 3x(x6)5x(2x4)3x(x-6) - 5x(2x-4)

Step 1: Expand the terms

  1. Expand 3x(x6)3x(x-6): 3x×x=3x23x \times x = 3x^2 3x×(6)=18x3x \times (-6) = -18x So, 3x(x6)=3x218x3x(x-6) = 3x^2 - 18x.

  2. Expand 5x(2x4)-5x(2x-4): 5x×2x=10x2-5x \times 2x = -10x^2 5x×(4)=20x-5x \times (-4) = 20x So, 5x(2x4)=10x2+20x-5x(2x-4) = -10x^2 + 20x.

Step 2: Combine the expanded terms

Now combine the terms from both parts: (3x218x)+(10x2+20x)(3x^2 - 18x) + (-10x^2 + 20x)

Step 3: Combine like terms

Combine the x2x^2 terms: 3x210x2=7x23x^2 - 10x^2 = -7x^2

Combine the xx terms: 18x+20x=2x-18x + 20x = 2x

Final Simplified Expression:

7x2+2x-7x^2 + 2x

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you factor a quadratic expression like this?
  2. What happens if you set 7x2+2x=0-7x^2 + 2x = 0?
  3. How do you graph the expression 7x2+2x-7x^2 + 2x?
  4. What are the solutions to 7x2+2x=0-7x^2 + 2x = 0?
  5. How does the distributive property work in simplifying algebraic expressions?

Tip: Always expand terms carefully and group like terms when simplifying expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification
Polynomial Expansion
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Distributive property
Combining like terms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10