Solved on Oct 29, 2023
Expand and simplify
STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are given the expression . We need to expand and simplify this expression
STEP 2
We will use the distributive property of multiplication over addition to expand the expression. This property states that for all real numbers a, b, and c, we have a*(b+c) = a*b + a*c.
STEP 3
Now, we will distribute each term inside the parentheses with the term outside the parentheses.
STEP 4
Finally, we will simplify the expression by combining like terms.
The expression is already in its simplest form, as there are no like terms to combine.
So, the fully expanded and simplified expression is .
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