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Simplify the expression +3(8 + 9t) - (+2 + 4)(t² – 3t). Which statements are true?

a) The simplified expression is cubic.
b) The simplified expression is a trinomial.
c) The simplified expression has four terms.
d) The simplified expression has a constant term.

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Final answer:

The expression +3(8 + 9t) - (+2 + 4)(t² – 3t) simplifies to 6t² + 9t + 24, which is a quadratic trinomial. It has three terms, including a constant term. The simplified expression is not cubic and does not have four terms.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression +3(8 + 9t) - (+2 + 4)(t² – 3t), let's first distribute the numbers outside the parentheses:

  • 3 × 8 = 24
  • 3 × 9t = 27t
  • +2 × t² = +2t²
  • +2 × -3t = -6t
  • 4 × t² = 4t²
  • 4 × -3t = -12t

Combine like terms:

  • 24 (constant term)
  • 27t - 6t - 12t = 9t (linear term)
  • +2t² + 4t² = 6t² (quadratic term)

So the simplified expression is 6t² + 9t + 24.

Now, let's analyze the given statements based on the simplified expression:

  • The simplified expression is cubic: False. It is quadratic.
  • The simplified expression is a trinomial: True.
  • The simplified expression has four terms: False. It has three terms.
  • The simplified expression has a constant term: True.

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