Jeanne C.

asked • 03/28/14

x/5(x-15y-3) using the distributive property simplify your answer

hint x/5 = 1/5x

Jeanne C.

What does the ^ represent? I don't recognize that symbol. Thanks
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03/28/14

Parviz F.

That is sign for exponents that appears in calculators.
 
   X2 = X^2
 
  The super character does not get printed, that is why we use here..
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Deb D.

Can you show the work how you arrived at this answer?  Thanks.
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Jeanne C.

thanks, makes sense and I just learned a new math move.
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03/28/14

Parviz F.

Just using the distributive law:
   Every operation is shown underneath
 
    X . X/5 = X^2/5
     X/5 . ( -15Y) = -3XY
     X/5 . ( -3) = -3X / Y
 
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