Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following algebraic expressions given that a = 4, b = -3, and c = 5.

Solution

Let's go through each expression one by one using the given values a=4a = 4, b=3b = -3, and c=5c = 5:

  1. Expression: 2a3b+c2a - 3b + c 2(4)3(3)+5=8+9+5=222(4) - 3(-3) + 5 = 8 + 9 + 5 = 22 Answer: 2222

  2. Expression: 5b+ac5b + |a - c| 5(3)+45=15+1=15+1=145(-3) + |4 - 5| = -15 + | -1 | = -15 + 1 = -14 Answer: 14-14

  3. Expression: 3a2b+2c3a^2 - b + 2c 3(42)(3)+2(5)=3(16)+3+10=48+3+10=613(4^2) - (-3) + 2(5) = 3(16) + 3 + 10 = 48 + 3 + 10 = 61 Answer: 6161

  4. Expression: 4ab+c24ab + c^2 4(4)(3)+52=4(12)+25=48+25=234(4)(-3) + 5^2 = 4(-12) + 25 = -48 + 25 = -23 Answer: 23-23

  5. Expression: 2a5b+3c22a - 5b + 3c^2 2(4)5(3)+3(52)=8+15+3(25)=8+15+75=982(4) - 5(-3) + 3(5^2) = 8 + 15 + 3(25) = 8 + 15 + 75 = 98 Answer: 9898

  6. Expression: bc×a+b2|b - c| \times a + b^2 35×4+(3)2=8×4+9=8×4+9=32+9=41|-3 - 5| \times 4 + (-3)^2 = |-8| \times 4 + 9 = 8 \times 4 + 9 = 32 + 9 = 41 Answer: 4141

Would you like more details on any of these solutions or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How would the expressions change if the values of aa, bb, and cc were different?
  2. What is the effect of absolute values in these expressions?
  3. How can you verify each step in simplifying these expressions?
  4. What happens to these expressions if one of the variables is zero?
  5. How can these expressions be used in real-world problem-solving scenarios?

Tip: Always double-check calculations, especially when involving negatives and absolute values, to avoid common arithmetic errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value
Arithmetic Operations
Exponentiation

Formulas

Addition and subtraction of terms
Absolute value |x|
Power rule: a^2 = a * a

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8