Math Problem Statement

Solve the following equations: (1) ab^2 + abc^2 = 2abc^2, (2) 10m^2 - 10m = 20m^3, (3) 2x^5 + 3x^4y = y(2x^4 + 3x^3y)

Solution

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  1. Question 51 (1 point): ab2+abc2=2abc2ab^2 + abc^2 = 2abc^2

    • The possible answer options appear to be missing or unclear in the image.
  2. Question 55 (1 point): 10m210m=20m310m^2 - 10m = 20m^3

    • Again, the possible answers are unclear.
  3. Question 50 (1 point): 2x5+3x4y=y(2x4+3x3y)2x^5 + 3x^4y = y(2x^4 + 3x^3y)

Solutions:

  1. For Question 51: Simplifying the equation ab2+abc2=2abc2ab^2 + abc^2 = 2abc^2: ab2+abc2=ab(b+c2)ab^2 + abc^2 = ab(b + c^2) This expression doesn't simplify directly to the given right-hand side 2abc22abc^2, so this equation might not be true under normal circumstances unless specific values for variables are provided.

  2. For Question 55: The equation is 10m210m=20m310m^2 - 10m = 20m^3. Rearranging: 10m210m20m3=010m^2 - 10m - 20m^3 = 0 Factor out the common term: 10m(m12m2)=010m(m - 1 - 2m^2) = 0 The solutions are either m=0m = 0 or solving m12m2=0m - 1 - 2m^2 = 0, which is a quadratic equation.

  3. For Question 50: The equation 2x5+3x4y=y(2x4+3x3y)2x^5 + 3x^4y = y(2x^4 + 3x^3y): Expanding the right-hand side: y(2x4+3x3y)=2x4y+3x3y2y(2x^4 + 3x^3y) = 2x^4y + 3x^3y^2 The two sides are not equal unless y=xy = x, which would result in identical terms on both sides.


Would you like more detailed steps for any of these solutions, or do you have other questions? Here are some related practice questions:

  1. Solve for mm in 5m310m2+m=05m^3 - 10m^2 + m = 0.
  2. Simplify x2+xy2x2yx^2 + xy^2 - x^2y.
  3. Factor ab2+ac2abab^2 + ac^2 - ab.
  4. Solve 2x2+3x=4x32x^2 + 3x = 4x^3.
  5. Solve for xx in 2x3+3x2=x(2x2+3x)2x^3 + 3x^2 = x(2x^2 + 3x).

Tip: When simplifying equations, always look for common factors that can be factored out before applying more complex operations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Factoring
Equation Solving

Formulas

Factoring common terms
Quadratic formula for solving quadratic equations

Theorems

Zero Product Property
Simplification of polynomial equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12