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Example Question #1 : How To Simplify Binomials
Solve for x when 6x – 4 = 2x + 5
3
1/4
9/4
0
9/4
Solve by simplifying:
6x – 4 = 2x + 5
6x = 2x + 9
4x = 9
x = 9/4
Example Question #1 : How To Simplify Binomials
What is the value of the following equation if and ?
Substitute the numbers 3 and –4 for t and v, respectively.
Example Question #3 : How To Simplify Binomials
Simplify the following binomial:
The equation that is presented is:
To get the correct answer, you first need to combine all of the like terms. So, you can subtract the from the , leaving you with:
From there, you can reduce the numbers by their greatest common denominator, in this case, :
Then you have arrived at your final answer.
Example Question #2 : How To Simplify Binomials
Simplify the following binomial expression:
First, combine all of the like terms that you are able:
Then, reduce by the greatest common denominator (in this case, ):
Example Question #2 : How To Simplify Binomials
Simplify the following binomial:
The equation presented in the problem is:
First you have to combine the like terms, i.e. combining all instances of and :
Then, you can factor out the common to get your answer