Solve (x+y-z)(2x-y): Multiplying Two Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic Multiplication with Three-Term Expression

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(x+yz)(2xy)= (x+y-z)\cdot(2x-y)=

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00:00 Solution
00:04 Open parentheses properly, multiply each factor by each factor
00:39 Calculate the multiplications
01:17 Positive times negative always equals negative
01:40 Collect terms
01:47 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Solve:

(x+yz)(2xy)= (x+y-z)\cdot(2x-y)=

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Step-by-step solution

To expand and solve the expression (x+yz)(2xy)(x+y-z) \cdot (2x-y), follow these steps:

Step 1: Apply the distributive property to the expression.
We distribute each term in (x+yz)(x+y-z) to each term in (2xy)(2x-y).

Step 2: Calculate the products:
- First, distribute xx to both 2x2x and y-y:

  • x2x=2x2 x \cdot 2x = 2x^2
  • x(y)=xy x \cdot (-y) = -xy

- Next, distribute yy to both 2x2x and y-y:

  • y2x=2xy y \cdot 2x = 2xy
  • y(y)=y2 y \cdot (-y) = -y^2

- Finally, distribute z-z to both 2x2x and y-y:

  • z2x=2xz -z \cdot 2x = -2xz
  • z(y)=yz -z \cdot (-y) = yz

Step 3: Combine all the terms from the above calculations:
2x2xy+2xyy22xz+yz2x^2 - xy + 2xy - y^2 - 2xz + yz.

Step 4: Simplify by combining like terms:
- Combine xy-xy and 2xy2xy to get xyxy.

Therefore, the expanded expression is:
2x2+xyy22xz+yz2x^2 + xy - y^2 - 2xz + yz.

This corresponds to choice 11.

Hence, the correct expanded expression is 2x2+xyy22xz+yz2x^2 + xy - y^2 - 2xz + yz.

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Final Answer

2x2+xyy22xz+yz 2x^2+xy-y^2-2xz+yz

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Distribution Rule: Each term in first expression multiplies each term in second
  • Technique: Calculate x2x=2x2 x \cdot 2x = 2x^2 and z(y)=yz -z \cdot (-y) = yz
  • Check: Count terms: 3 terms × 2 terms = 6 products before combining ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Forgetting to distribute negative signs properly
    Don't treat -z as just z when distributing = wrong signs throughout! This flips multiple terms and completely changes the answer. Always distribute the negative sign: -z × (-y) = +yz, not -yz.

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FAQ

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Why do I get 6 terms before combining like terms?

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Because you multiply every term in the first expression by every term in the second! With (x+yz) (x+y-z) having 3 terms and (2xy) (2x-y) having 2 terms, you get 3 × 2 = 6 products initially.

How do I keep track of all the negative signs?

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Write out each multiplication step clearly! For example: (z)×(y)=+yz (-z) \times (-y) = +yz . Remember that negative times negative equals positive, and negative times positive equals negative.

What's the difference between -xy and 2xy that I need to combine?

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These are like terms because they both contain xy. When combining: xy+2xy=1xy=xy -xy + 2xy = 1xy = xy . Think of it as 1xy+2xy=1xy -1xy + 2xy = 1xy .

Can I use FOIL for this problem?

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FOIL only works for two binomials (expressions with exactly 2 terms each). Since (x+yz) (x+y-z) has 3 terms, you must use the full distributive property instead.

How do I organize my work to avoid mistakes?

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  • Write each term from the first expression
  • Multiply it by each term in the second expression
  • List all 6 products in a row
  • Then combine like terms at the end

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