Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expressions shown in the image.

Solution

Let's simplify each expression from the image. I'll solve these step by step:


1. 5(x+2)5(x + 2)

Distribute 55: 5x+105x + 10


2. 7x(x+y)7x(x + y)

Distribute 7x7x: 7x2+7xy7x^2 + 7xy


3. 5x(x2+10)5x(x^2 + 10)

Distribute 5x5x: 5x3+50x5x^3 + 50x


4. 10y(6xy14)10y(6xy - 14)

Distribute 10y10y: 60xy2140y60xy^2 - 140y


5. 2x2(2+6xy)-2x^2(-2 + 6xy)

Distribute 2x2-2x^2: 4x212x3y4x^2 - 12x^3y


6. 6x(86x3)-6x(8 - 6x^3)

Distribute 6x-6x: 48x+36x4-48x + 36x^4


7. (x+2)(x+5)(x + 2)(x + 5)

Use the distributive property (FOIL method): x2+5x+2x+10=x2+7x+10x^2 + 5x + 2x + 10 = x^2 + 7x + 10


8. (x6)(x+9)(x - 6)(x + 9)

Use the distributive property (FOIL method): x2+9x6x54=x2+3x54x^2 + 9x - 6x - 54 = x^2 + 3x - 54


9. (x+3)(x+3)(x + 3)(x + 3)

This is a perfect square trinomial: x2+3x+3x+9=x2+6x+9x^2 + 3x + 3x + 9 = x^2 + 6x + 9


10. (x5)(x+5)(x - 5)(x + 5)

This is a difference of squares: x225x^2 - 25


Do you want more details on any step? 😊 Here are some related questions to extend your learning:

  1. How do you determine when to use FOIL or direct distribution?
  2. What happens if the constants in the parentheses are fractions?
  3. Can you apply these concepts to factorization?
  4. Why does (x5)(x+5)(x - 5)(x + 5) simplify to a difference of squares?
  5. How does simplifying change when additional variables are involved?

Tip: For polynomials, always check for common factors before distributing—this simplifies your work.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification
Polynomials
Factoring

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Difference of Squares: (a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2
Perfect Square Trinomial: (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9