Math Problem Statement

15uv^2(3u − v) + 9u^2v(v − 3u) can you break it down and make it simpler to understand it?

Solution

Let's break down the expression 15uv2(3uv)+9u2v(v3u)15uv^2(3u - v) + 9u^2v(v - 3u) step by step.

Expression:

15uv2(3uv)+9u2v(v3u)15uv^2(3u - v) + 9u^2v(v - 3u)

Step 1: Expand both terms individually.

First term: 15uv2(3uv)15uv^2(3u - v)

Distribute 15uv215uv^2 to each term inside the parentheses:

15uv2(3u)15uv2(v)15uv^2(3u) - 15uv^2(v)

This becomes:

45u2v215uv345u^2v^2 - 15uv^3

Second term: 9u2v(v3u)9u^2v(v - 3u)

Similarly, distribute 9u2v9u^2v to each term inside the parentheses:

9u2v(v)9u2v(3u)9u^2v(v) - 9u^2v(3u)

This simplifies to:

9u2v227u3v9u^2v^2 - 27u^3v

Step 2: Combine both expanded results.

Now, combine the two expanded expressions:

(45u2v215uv3)+(9u2v227u3v)(45u^2v^2 - 15uv^3) + (9u^2v^2 - 27u^3v)

Step 3: Group like terms.

Group the terms with similar powers of uu and vv:

  • 45u2v2+9u2v2=54u2v245u^2v^2 + 9u^2v^2 = 54u^2v^2
  • The term 15uv3-15uv^3 stands alone.
  • The term 27u3v-27u^3v stands alone.

So the expression becomes:

54u2v215uv327u3v54u^2v^2 - 15uv^3 - 27u^3v

Final Expression:

The simplified form is:

54u2v215uv327u3v54u^2v^2 - 15uv^3 - 27u^3v

This is as simplified as the expression can get. If needed, you can factor further, but it would not reduce the complexity any further.


Would you like a deeper explanation or help with another topic?

Relative Questions:

  1. How do you factor quadratic expressions involving two variables?
  2. What is the importance of grouping like terms in algebraic expressions?
  3. Can you explain how to recognize common factors in expressions?
  4. How do you simplify polynomial expressions with multiple variables?
  5. What are some strategies to check if an expression can be simplified further?

Tip: Always check if there is a common factor among all terms before expanding or simplifying an expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Expansion
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

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

Theorems

Distributive Law
Combining Like Terms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12