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Simplify the following expression: (–4)(2)(–1)(–3)
Simplify the following expression: (–4)(2)(–1)(–3)
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First, we multiply –4 and 2. A negative and a positive number multiplied together give us a negative number, so (–4)(2) = –8. A negative times a negative is a positive so (–8)(–1) = 8. (8)(–3) = –24.
First, we multiply –4 and 2. A negative and a positive number multiplied together give us a negative number, so (–4)(2) = –8. A negative times a negative is a positive so (–8)(–1) = 8. (8)(–3) = –24.
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Find the perimeter of a rectange with length 9 and width 4.
Find the perimeter of a rectange with length 9 and width 4.
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To solve, simply use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
Given the length of the rectangle is 9 and the width is 4; substitute these values into the perimeter equation.
Thus,

To solve, simply use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle.
Given the length of the rectangle is 9 and the width is 4; substitute these values into the perimeter equation.
Thus,
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If a = –2 and b = –3, then evaluate a3 + b2
If a = –2 and b = –3, then evaluate a3 + b2
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When multiplying negative numbers, we get a negative answer if there are an odd number of negative numbers being multiplied. We get a positive answer if there are an even number of negative numbers being multiplied.
a3 + b2 becomes (–2)3 + (–3)2 which equals –8 + 9 = 1
When multiplying negative numbers, we get a negative answer if there are an odd number of negative numbers being multiplied. We get a positive answer if there are an even number of negative numbers being multiplied.
a3 + b2 becomes (–2)3 + (–3)2 which equals –8 + 9 = 1
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What is 1 + (–1) – (–3) + 4 ?
What is 1 + (–1) – (–3) + 4 ?
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You simplify the expression to be 1 – 1 + 3 + 4 = 7
You simplify the expression to be 1 – 1 + 3 + 4 = 7
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Evaluate:
–3 * –7
Evaluate:
–3 * –7
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Multiplying a negative number and another negative number makes the product positive.
Multiplying a negative number and another negative number makes the product positive.
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What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

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To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.

To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.
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What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

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To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.

To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.
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What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

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To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.

To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.
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What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

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To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.

To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.
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What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

What is the perimeter of the triangle below?

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To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.

To find the perimeter, we add all of the side lengths together.
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Jasmine is participating in a swimming race. If the race is 3000 yards, what percentage of the race has she completed at the 2400 yardline?
Jasmine is participating in a swimming race. If the race is 3000 yards, what percentage of the race has she completed at the 2400 yardline?
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Divide
.
Answer: Jasmine has completed 80% of the race.
Divide .
Answer: Jasmine has completed 80% of the race.
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Simplify the following expression: x3 - 4(x2 + 3) + 15
Simplify the following expression: x3 - 4(x2 + 3) + 15
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To simplify this expression, you must combine like terms. You should first use the distributive property and multiply -4 by x2 and -4 by 3.
x3 - 4x2 -12 + 15
You can then add -12 and 15, which equals 3.
You now have x3 - 4x2 + 3 and are finished. Just a reminder that x3 and 4x2 are not like terms as the x’s have different exponents.
To simplify this expression, you must combine like terms. You should first use the distributive property and multiply -4 by x2 and -4 by 3.
x3 - 4x2 -12 + 15
You can then add -12 and 15, which equals 3.
You now have x3 - 4x2 + 3 and are finished. Just a reminder that x3 and 4x2 are not like terms as the x’s have different exponents.
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Which of the following does not simplify to
?
Which of the following does not simplify to ?
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5x – (6x – 2x) = 5x – (4x) = x
(x – 1)(x + 2) - x2 + 2 = x2 + x – 2 – x2 + 2 = x
x(4x)/(4x) = x
(3 – 3)x = 0x = 0
5x – (6x – 2x) = 5x – (4x) = x
(x – 1)(x + 2) - x2 + 2 = x2 + x – 2 – x2 + 2 = x
x(4x)/(4x) = x
(3 – 3)x = 0x = 0
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Simplify the following expression:
2x(x2 + 4ax – 3a2) – 4a2(4x + 3a)
Simplify the following expression:
2x(x2 + 4ax – 3a2) – 4a2(4x + 3a)
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Begin by distributing each part:
2x(x2 + 4ax – 3a2) = 2x * x2 + 2x * 4ax – 2x * 3a2 = 2x3 + 8ax2 – 6a2x
The second:
–4a2(4x + 3a) = –16a2x – 12a3
Now, combine these:
2x3 + 8ax2 – 6a2x – 16a2x – 12a3
The only common terms are those with a2x; therefore, this reduces to
2x3 + 8ax2 – 22a2x – 12a3
This is the same as the given answer:
–12a3 – 22a2x + 8ax2 + 2x3
Begin by distributing each part:
2x(x2 + 4ax – 3a2) = 2x * x2 + 2x * 4ax – 2x * 3a2 = 2x3 + 8ax2 – 6a2x
The second:
–4a2(4x + 3a) = –16a2x – 12a3
Now, combine these:
2x3 + 8ax2 – 6a2x – 16a2x – 12a3
The only common terms are those with a2x; therefore, this reduces to
2x3 + 8ax2 – 22a2x – 12a3
This is the same as the given answer:
–12a3 – 22a2x + 8ax2 + 2x3
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Simplify the expression:

Simplify the expression:
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Factor out a (2_x_) from the denominator, which cancels with (2_x_) from the numerator. Then factor the numerator, which becomes (x + 1)(x + 1), of which one of them cancels and you're left with (x + 1).
Factor out a (2_x_) from the denominator, which cancels with (2_x_) from the numerator. Then factor the numerator, which becomes (x + 1)(x + 1), of which one of them cancels and you're left with (x + 1).
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Simplify the following expression:

Simplify the following expression:
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First distribute the 2: 
Combine the like terms: 
First distribute the 2:
Combine the like terms:
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You are given that
are whole numbers.
Which of the following is true of
if
and
are both odd?
You are given that are whole numbers.
Which of the following is true of if
and
are both odd?
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If
is odd, then
is odd, since the product of two odd whole numbers must be odd. When the odd number
is added, the result,
, is even, since the sum of two odd numbers must be even.
If
is even, then
is even, since the product of an odd number and an even number must be even. When the odd number
is added, the result,
, is odd, since the sum of an odd number and an even number must be odd.
If is odd, then
is odd, since the product of two odd whole numbers must be odd. When the odd number
is added, the result,
, is even, since the sum of two odd numbers must be even.
If is even, then
is even, since the product of an odd number and an even number must be even. When the odd number
is added, the result,
, is odd, since the sum of an odd number and an even number must be odd.
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Simplify the expression:

Simplify the expression:
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Combine all the like terms.
The
terms can be combined together, which gives you
.
When you combine the
terms together, you get
.
There is only one
term so it doesn't get combined with anything. Put them all together and you get
.
Combine all the like terms.
The terms can be combined together, which gives you
.
When you combine the terms together, you get
.
There is only one term so it doesn't get combined with anything. Put them all together and you get
.
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Simplify: 
Simplify:
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In order to simplify this expression, distribute and multiply the outer term with the two inner terms.

In order to simplify this expression, distribute and multiply the outer term with the two inner terms.
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Simplify: 
Simplify:
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When the same bases are multiplied, their exponents can be added. Similarly, when the bases are divided, their exponents can be subtracted. Apply this rule for the given problem.

When the same bases are multiplied, their exponents can be added. Similarly, when the bases are divided, their exponents can be subtracted. Apply this rule for the given problem.
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