Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
0. Review of College Algebra
Solving Linear Equations
3:44 minutes
Problem 39a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionAdd or subtract, as indicated. See Example 4. 2(12y² - 8y + 6) - 4(3y² - 4y +2)
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Distributive Property
The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. This principle allows us to multiply a single term by each term within a parenthesis. In the context of the given expression, applying the distributive property is essential for expanding the terms correctly before combining like terms.
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Combining Like Terms
Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. This process simplifies expressions and is crucial for obtaining a final simplified form. In the provided question, after distributing, you will need to identify and combine the coefficients of the like terms.
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Polynomial Expressions
A polynomial expression is a mathematical expression that consists of variables raised to whole number exponents and their coefficients. Understanding how to manipulate polynomials, including addition, subtraction, and distribution, is fundamental in algebra. The expression in the question is a polynomial, and recognizing its structure is key to solving the problem.
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