Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
In this article, we will explore the process of simplifying algebraic expressions, specifically focusing on the given expression:
(6)/(5)x^(2) - (4)/(5)x^(3) + (5)/(6) + (3)/(2)x
Subtracting Another Expression
We are given another expression to subtract from the above expression:
(x^(3))/(3) - (5)/(2)x^(2) + (3)/(5)x + (1)/(4)
Our goal is to simplify the resulting expression by combining like terms.
Step 1: Subtract the Expressions
To subtract the two expressions, we will perform the following operations:
(6)/(5)x^(2) - (4)/(5)x^(3) + (5)/(6) + (3)/(2)x - [(x^(3))/(3) - (5)/(2)x^(2) + (3)/(5)x + (1)/(4)]
Step 2: Combine Like Terms
First, let's combine the terms with the variable x^(3):
(-4)/(5)x^(3) - (1)/(3)x^(3) = (-7)/(15)x^(3)
Next, let's combine the terms with the variable x^(2):
(6)/(5)x^(2) + (5)/(2)x^(2) = (37)/(10)x^(2)
Now, let's combine the terms with the variable x:
(3)/(2)x - (3)/(5)x = (11)/(10)x
Finally, let's combine the constant terms:
(5)/(6) - (1)/(4) = (13)/(12)
Simplified Expression
After combining like terms, we are left with the simplified expression:
(37)/(10)x^(2) - (7)/(15)x^(3) + (11)/(10)x + (13)/(12)
And that's it! We have successfully simplified the given expressions.