Math Problem Statement

Simplify the algebraic expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property.

Solution

The worksheet appears to involve simplifying algebraic expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property. Let's break it down step-by-step:


Problems & Solutions:

  1. (a) 4x+3+2x+14x + 3 + 2x + 1
    • Combine like terms:
      • 4x+2x=6x4x + 2x = 6x
      • 3+1=43 + 1 = 4
    • Final answer: 6x+46x + 4

  1. (b) 3a+2b+8a+43a + 2b + 8a + 4
    • Combine like terms:
      • 3a+8a=11a3a + 8a = 11a
      • 2b=2b2b = 2b (no terms to combine with)
      • 4=44 = 4
    • Final answer: 11a+2b+411a + 2b + 4

  1. (c) 8c+2b+3b+68c + 2b + 3b + 6
    • Combine like terms:
      • 8c=8c8c = 8c (no terms to combine with)
      • 2b+3b=5b2b + 3b = 5b
      • 6=66 = 6
    • Final answer: 8c+5b+68c + 5b + 6

  1. (d) 10+6y+2x+310 + 6y + 2x + 3
    • Combine like terms:
      • 10+3=1310 + 3 = 13
      • 6y=6y6y = 6y (no terms to combine with)
      • 2x=2x2x = 2x (no terms to combine with)
    • Final answer: 2x+6y+132x + 6y + 13

  1. (e) 4c+2+c+14c + 2 + c + 1
    • Combine like terms:
      • 4c+c=5c4c + c = 5c
      • 2+1=32 + 1 = 3
    • Final answer: 5c+35c + 3

  1. (f) 3x+2y+7+2x3x + 2y + 7 + 2x
    • Combine like terms:
      • 3x+2x=5x3x + 2x = 5x
      • 2y=2y2y = 2y (no terms to combine with)
      • 7=77 = 7
    • Final answer: 5x+2y+75x + 2y + 7

  1. (g) 2(6h+8)2(6h + 8)
    • Use the distributive property:
      • 26h=12h2 \cdot 6h = 12h
      • 28=162 \cdot 8 = 16
    • Final answer: 12h+1612h + 16

  1. (h) 6(5e+6)6(5e + 6)
    • Use the distributive property:
      • 65e=30e6 \cdot 5e = 30e
      • 66=366 \cdot 6 = 36
    • Final answer: 30e+3630e + 36

  1. (i) 7(3g+10)7(3g + 10)
    • Use the distributive property:
      • 73g=21g7 \cdot 3g = 21g
      • 710=707 \cdot 10 = 70
    • Final answer: 21g+7021g + 70

  1. (j) 11(4d+8)11(4d + 8)
    • Use the distributive property:
      • 114d=44d11 \cdot 4d = 44d
      • 118=8811 \cdot 8 = 88
    • Final answer: 44d+8844d + 88

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5 Related Questions:

  1. What are "like terms," and why do we combine them?
  2. How does the distributive property work, and where is it used in real-life applications?
  3. How would you simplify an expression like 4(a+b)+3a2b4(a + b) + 3a - 2b?
  4. If x=2x = 2, y=3y = 3, and z=4z = 4, how would you evaluate 3x+5yz3x + 5y - z?
  5. What happens when we distribute negative coefficients, such as 2(3x4)-2(3x - 4)?

Tip:

When simplifying expressions, always group and combine like terms first before applying other properties, like distribution. This ensures clarity and avoids mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Distributive Property

Formulas

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

Theorems

Combining Like Terms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8