Math Problem Statement

a3b2c x abc2a^3b^2c\text{ }x\text{ abc}^2

Solution

The expression given is:

a3b2cxabc2a^3b^2c \cdot x \cdot abc^2

Let's simplify this expression step-by-step:

  1. Combine like terms by grouping the coefficients and similar variables: a3b2cabc2x=a3ab2bcc2xa^3b^2c \cdot abc^2x = a^3 \cdot a \cdot b^2 \cdot b \cdot c \cdot c^2 \cdot x

  2. Add the exponents of the like bases:

    • For aa: a3a=a3+1=a4a^3 \cdot a = a^{3+1} = a^4
    • For bb: b2b=b2+1=b3b^2 \cdot b = b^{2+1} = b^3
    • For cc: cc2=c1+2=c3c \cdot c^2 = c^{1+2} = c^3
  3. Now, rewrite the expression with the simplified terms: a4b3c3xa^4b^3c^3x

So, the simplified form of the expression a3b2cxabc2a^3b^2c \cdot x \cdot abc^2 is:

a4b3c3xa^4b^3c^3x

Would you like further details or have any questions about the simplification process?

Here are 5 related questions that might help you understand more about this topic:

  1. How do you multiply expressions with the same base but different exponents?
  2. What are the rules for simplifying algebraic expressions?
  3. How would the process change if there were coefficients in front of the variables?
  4. What is the importance of exponents in algebraic expressions?
  5. How can this simplification method be applied to more complex algebraic expressions?

Tip: Always combine like terms and simplify exponents step-by-step to avoid mistakes in algebraic simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponentiation
Multiplication of Variables

Formulas

Product of Powers Rule: a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10