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Simplify. $$(-3 x-6) 5$$

Name: Problem 101, Chapter 4: Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-06-24T00:24:09-08:00
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Description: Simplify. (-3 x-6) 5

   Simplify.
$$(-3 x-6) 5$$

Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra

Richard N. Aufmann,… 3rd Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 101

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06/24/2020

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This means we multiply 5 by each term inside the parentheses. $$5 \cdot (-3x) + 5 \cdot (-6)$$ Show more…

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Key Concepts

Distributive Property

The distributive property allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside parentheses. In algebra, this property is fundamental for expanding expressions, such as turning a product of a constant and a binomial into separate terms multiplied by the constant.

Multiplication of Monomials

Multiplying monomials involves multiplying their coefficients and applying the laws of exponents to the variables. This concept is essential when distributing a multiplier across an expression, as it simplifies products of variables and constants.

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Simplification in algebra involves applying arithmetic operations and properties like the distributive property to rewrite expressions in a more concise and standard form. This process often entails combining like terms or eliminating unnecessary parentheses to achieve an expression that is easier to interpret and work with.

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