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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Distribute :
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Step 2: Distribute :
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Step 3: Combine the results obtained from these two distributions:
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Step 4: Combine like terms:
The expression is already simplified as all terms are unique.
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Are the expressions the same or not?
\( 20x \)
\( 2\times10x \)
Each term has different combinations of variables and exponents: a², ab, a²b, and ab². Since no terms are like terms, they cannot be combined further.
The negative sign belongs to the entire expression ab(5a-6b). Distribute it to each term inside: -ab·5a = -5a²b and -ab·(-6b) = +6ab².
has variables a and b each to the first power, while has a squared and b to the first power. These are completely different terms!
While possible, it's more complex than the original. The simplified form is already in its clearest expanded form.
Work left to right, handling each grouped expression separately. First do , then , then combine all results.
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