Question

Find equivalent expressions for the given expressions.

A. 5/6(x - 6) + 1/6 (3 - x)

B. (y + 7)4 + 8 - 5y


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Answer 1

SOLUTION:

Question A -

= 5 / [ 6 ( x - 6 ) ] + 1 / [ 6 ( 3 - x ) ]
= ( 5 / 6 ) ( x - 6 ) + ( 1 / 6 ) ( 3 - x )
= ( 5 / 6 )x - 5 + ( 1 / 2 ) - ( 1 / 6 )x
= ( 4 / 6 )x - ( 9 / 2 )

Question B -

= ( y + 7 ) 4 + 8 - 5y
= 4y + 28 + 8 - 5y
= - y + 36
= 36 - y