Math Problem Statement

(b+3)(3b-3)

Solution

To simplify the expression (b+3)(3b3)(b + 3)(3b - 3), you can apply the distributive property (also known as FOIL for binomials):

(b+3)(3b3)=b(3b)+b(3)+3(3b)+3(3)(b + 3)(3b - 3) = b(3b) + b(-3) + 3(3b) + 3(-3)

Now simplify each term:

=3b23b+9b9= 3b^2 - 3b + 9b - 9

Combine like terms:

=3b2+6b9= 3b^2 + 6b - 9

So, the simplified expression is:

3b2+6b93b^2 + 6b - 9

Would you like more details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you factor the expression 3b2+6b93b^2 + 6b - 9?
  2. What happens if you substitute a specific value for bb in the simplified expression?
  3. How does the distributive property work for more complex polynomials?
  4. How would this expression change if you had (b+4)(3b3)(b+4)(3b-3) instead?
  5. Can this expression be solved as part of a quadratic equation?

Tip: Always combine like terms carefully to avoid errors when simplifying!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Multiplication
Distributive Property

Formulas

FOIL method for binomial multiplication
Combining like terms

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9