Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following polynomial expressions: a) (8y - 7x^3 - 5x^2y) + (4x^2y + 8x^3 + 2y), b) (7 - 5y + 2x^3y^2) + (10x^3y^2 + 5y - 3), c) (5m + 7m^2 - 11m^3) - (-7m^3 + 8m - 4m^2), d) (-10b + 7b^2 - 1) - (2b - 6 + 5b^2)

Solution

The image contains four polynomial expressions that involve adding or subtracting terms. Let's go through each one and simplify them.

a. Simplify:

(8y7x35x2y)+(4x2y+8x3+2y)(8y - 7x^3 - 5x^2y) + (4x^2y + 8x^3 + 2y)

Combine like terms:

  • For yy: 8y+2y=10y8y + 2y = 10y
  • For x3x^3: 7x3+8x3=x3-7x^3 + 8x^3 = x^3
  • For x2yx^2y: 5x2y+4x2y=x2y-5x^2y + 4x^2y = -x^2y

The simplified expression: 10y+x3x2y10y + x^3 - x^2y


b. Simplify:

(75y+2x3y2)+(10x3y2+5y3)(7 - 5y + 2x^3y^2) + (10x^3y^2 + 5y - 3)

Combine like terms:

  • For constants: 73=47 - 3 = 4
  • For yy: 5y+5y=0-5y + 5y = 0 (they cancel out)
  • For x3y2x^3y^2: 2x3y2+10x3y2=12x3y22x^3y^2 + 10x^3y^2 = 12x^3y^2

The simplified expression: 4+12x3y24 + 12x^3y^2


c. Simplify:

(5m+7m211m3)(7m3+8m4m2)(5m + 7m^2 - 11m^3) - (-7m^3 + 8m - 4m^2)

Distribute the negative sign: 5m+7m211m3+7m38m+4m25m + 7m^2 - 11m^3 + 7m^3 - 8m + 4m^2

Now, combine like terms:

  • For mm: 5m8m=3m5m - 8m = -3m
  • For m2m^2: 7m2+4m2=11m27m^2 + 4m^2 = 11m^2
  • For m3m^3: 11m3+7m3=4m3-11m^3 + 7m^3 = -4m^3

The simplified expression: 3m+11m24m3-3m + 11m^2 - 4m^3


d. Simplify:

(10b+7b21)(2b6+5b2)(-10b + 7b^2 - 1) - (2b - 6 + 5b^2)

Distribute the negative sign: 10b+7b212b+65b2-10b + 7b^2 - 1 - 2b + 6 - 5b^2

Now, combine like terms:

  • For bb: 10b2b=12b-10b - 2b = -12b
  • For b2b^2: 7b25b2=2b27b^2 - 5b^2 = 2b^2
  • For constants: 1+6=5-1 + 6 = 5

The simplified expression: 12b+2b2+5-12b + 2b^2 + 5


Would you like further clarification on any of these simplifications, or details on how the terms were combined?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the process for simplifying polynomial expressions involving multiple variables?
  2. How do you handle negative signs when simplifying complex expressions?
  3. How can factoring help in simplifying polynomial expressions?
  4. What are the differences between like terms and unlike terms in polynomial operations?
  5. How can these simplified expressions be applied in solving algebraic equations?

Tip: When simplifying expressions, always look for common terms that share the same variable and exponent—this is key to combining them correctly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Algebra
Combining like terms

Formulas

Combining like terms in polynomial expressions

Theorems

Basic polynomial operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10