Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expressions below as much as possible: a. 2a + 4(7 + 5a) b. 4(3x + 2) - 5(7x + 5) c. x(x + 5) d. 2x + x(x + 6)

Solution

The image contains four algebraic expressions to simplify. Here are the expressions and their simplified forms:

  1. Expression (a): 2a+4(7+5a)2a + 4(7 + 5a) Step 1: Apply the distributive property 2a+47+45a=2a+28+20a2a + 4 \cdot 7 + 4 \cdot 5a = 2a + 28 + 20a Step 2: Combine like terms (2a+20a)+28=22a+28(2a + 20a) + 28 = 22a + 28 Simplified Answer: 22a+2822a + 28

  2. Expression (b): 4(3x+2)5(7x+5)4(3x + 2) - 5(7x + 5) Step 1: Apply the distributive property 43x+4257x55=12x+835x254 \cdot 3x + 4 \cdot 2 - 5 \cdot 7x - 5 \cdot 5 = 12x + 8 - 35x - 25 Step 2: Combine like terms (12x35x)+(825)=23x17(12x - 35x) + (8 - 25) = -23x - 17 Simplified Answer: 23x17-23x - 17

  3. Expression (c): x(x+5)x(x + 5) Step 1: Apply the distributive property xx+x5=x2+5xx \cdot x + x \cdot 5 = x^2 + 5x Simplified Answer: x2+5xx^2 + 5x

  4. Expression (d): 2x+x(x+6)2x + x(x + 6) Step 1: Apply the distributive property 2x+xx+x6=2x+x2+6x2x + x \cdot x + x \cdot 6 = 2x + x^2 + 6x Step 2: Combine like terms x2+(2x+6x)=x2+8xx^2 + (2x + 6x) = x^2 + 8x Simplified Answer: x2+8xx^2 + 8x

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Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. How would you simplify 3a+2(4a+7)3a + 2(4a + 7)?
  2. What is the simplified form of 5x+3(2x+1)5x + 3(2x + 1)?
  3. How would you distribute and combine terms in 2b+4(b+3)2b + 4(b + 3)?
  4. Simplify the expression 4(x+3)2(x+5)4(x + 3) - 2(x + 5).
  5. What is the simplified result of x(x+8)+2xx(x + 8) + 2x?

Tip: When simplifying, always distribute before combining like terms for clarity.

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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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9