Math Problem Statement

6(2a-b)-5(b-2a)

Solution

Let's simplify the expression 6(2ab)5(b2a)6(2a - b) - 5(b - 2a).

Step 1: Distribute the constants.

  • Distribute 66 to both 2a2a and b-b: 6(2ab)=12a6b6(2a - b) = 12a - 6b
  • Distribute 5-5 to both bb and 2a-2a: 5(b2a)=5b+10a-5(b - 2a) = -5b + 10a

Step 2: Combine like terms.

Now, the expression becomes: 12a6b5b+10a12a - 6b - 5b + 10a Combine the terms involving aa and the terms involving bb: (12a+10a)+(6b5b)=22a11b(12a + 10a) + (-6b - 5b) = 22a - 11b

So, the simplified expression is: 22a11b22a - 11b

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Here are 5 questions related to this problem:

  1. How do you distribute a constant over terms inside parentheses?
  2. What are like terms in an algebraic expression?
  3. How do you combine like terms involving variables?
  4. Can you factor the simplified expression 22a11b22a - 11b?
  5. How would this process change if the signs in the parentheses were reversed?

Tip: Always look for like terms after distributing constants to simplify your expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Combining Like Terms: ax + bx = (a + b)x

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9