Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression 4y(2xy - 2y^2).

Solution

The expression in the image is:

4y(2xy2y2)4y(2xy - 2y^2)

To simplify this, we can distribute the 4y4y across the terms inside the parentheses:

4y(2xy)4y(2y2)4y(2xy) - 4y(2y^2)

Now, simplify each term:

  1. 4y×2xy=8xy24y \times 2xy = 8xy^2
  2. 4y×(2y2)=8y34y \times (-2y^2) = -8y^3

So, the simplified expression is:

8xy28y38xy^2 - 8y^3

Would you like a more detailed breakdown or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What happens if y=0y = 0 in the simplified expression?
  2. How would you factor this expression 8xy28y38xy^2 - 8y^3?
  3. What would the expression look like if the variable xx had an exponent greater than 1?
  4. How does the distributive property help in simplifying expressions like these?
  5. What if you added another term inside the parentheses, say +3x2+ 3x^2?

Tip: When simplifying expressions, always look for common factors that you can factor out to further simplify the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Expansion
Distributive Property

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10