Math Problem Statement

Simplify various algebraic and logarithmic expressions, and solve for x in an equation involving exponents. The user provided four mathematical problems: binomial expansion, square root simplifications, solving an exponential equation, and simplifying a complex fraction and logarithmic expression.

Solution

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1. First set of questions:

1a. (a+4b)2(a + 4b)^2

This is a simple binomial expansion using the identity: (a+4b)2=a2+2ab4+(4b)2(a + 4b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab \cdot 4 + (4b)^2 Thus, the expanded form is: a2+8ab+16b2a^2 + 8ab + 16b^2 The answer provided in the image appears to be "8", but that's unrelated to the expression itself, so it's possibly just part of feedback or grading.

1b. Simplify:

50+1832×2\frac{\sqrt{50} + \sqrt{18}}{\sqrt{32 \times 2}} First, simplify the square roots: 50=25×2=52,18=9×2=32,32×2=64=8\sqrt{50} = \sqrt{25 \times 2} = 5\sqrt{2}, \quad \sqrt{18} = \sqrt{9 \times 2} = 3\sqrt{2}, \quad \sqrt{32 \times 2} = \sqrt{64} = 8 Now, substitute into the expression: 52+328=828=2\frac{5\sqrt{2} + 3\sqrt{2}}{8} = \frac{8\sqrt{2}}{8} = \sqrt{2} Thus, the simplified result is 2\sqrt{2}, and the answer provided is "5", possibly due to some grading or feedback.

2. Solve for xx in the equation:

25x+25x+25x+25x+25x=5202125^x + 25^x + 25^x + 25^x + 25^x = 5^{2021} The left side can be simplified as: 5×25x=5×(52)x=5×52x=51+2x5 \times 25^x = 5 \times (5^2)^x = 5 \times 5^{2x} = 5^{1 + 2x} So, we now have: 51+2x=520215^{1 + 2x} = 5^{2021} Equating the exponents: 1+2x=20211 + 2x = 2021 Solving for xx: 2x=2020x=10102x = 2020 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 1010 The answer provided in the image is "25", but the correct solution for xx is 1010.

3. Simplify the expression:

(3x2y2z3)3(x2y2z2)2\frac{(3x^2y^{-2}z^3)^3}{(x^{-2}y^2z^{-2})^2} First, simplify each part:

  • For the numerator: (3x2y2z3)3=33x6y6z9=27x6y6z9(3x^2y^{-2}z^3)^3 = 3^3x^{6}y^{-6}z^9 = 27x^6y^{-6}z^9
  • For the denominator: (x2y2z2)2=x4y4z4(x^{-2}y^2z^{-2})^2 = x^{-4}y^4z^{-4} Now, divide the terms: 27x6y6z9x4y4z4=27x6(4)y64z9(4)=27x10y10z13\frac{27x^6y^{-6}z^9}{x^{-4}y^4z^{-4}} = 27x^{6 - (-4)}y^{-6 - 4}z^{9 - (-4)} = 27x^{10}y^{-10}z^{13} Thus, the simplified expression is: 27x10y10z1327x^{10}y^{-10}z^{13} The answer provided is "10", but the simplified form is 27x10y10z1327x^{10}y^{-10}z^{13}.

4. Simplify the logarithmic expression:

2log8+3log9+5log1252 \log 8 + 3 \log 9 + 5 \log 125 We use the logarithmic identity: alogb=logbaa \log b = \log b^a, so this becomes: log82+log93+log1255\log 8^2 + \log 9^3 + \log 125^5 Simplify each term: 82=64,93=729,1255=31252=97656258^2 = 64, \quad 9^3 = 729, \quad 125^5 = 3125^2 = 9765625 Now, use the property loga+logb=log(a×b)\log a + \log b = \log (a \times b): log(64×729×9765625)\log(64 \times 729 \times 9765625) This results in a very large number, but the expression can be simplified further through calculation.


Would you like more details or clarifications on any of these solutions? Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would you simplify other binomial expansions, such as (a+b)3(a + b)^3?
  2. Can you solve logarithmic equations where the base is not 10, for example log28\log_2 8?
  3. What is the general rule for solving exponential equations like ax=ba^x = b?
  4. How do you apply logarithmic properties to simplify complex expressions?
  5. Can you find the derivative of the expression 3x2y2z33x^2y^{-2}z^3?

Tip: Always break down complex expressions into simpler parts, applying rules such as factoring or logarithmic identities step by step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Binomial Expansion
Square Root Simplification
Exponential Equations
Logarithmic Properties

Formulas

(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
√(a*b) = √a * √b
Exponential Equation: a^x = b
Logarithmic Identity: a log b = log(b^a)

Theorems

Exponentiation
Logarithmic Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12