Question

Write an algebraic expression for “5 times the difference of q squared and r plus 8 times the sum of 3q and 2r”. Then simplify the expression and indicate the properties used. please help!!

Answer 1

Translating the words to symbols:

5 times the difference of q squared and r: 5 * ( q^2 - r)

8 times the sum of 3q and 2r: 8 * (3q + 2r)

Answer 2

Adding those gives:

5 * ( q^2 - r) + 8 * (3q + 2r)

Answer 3

Simplify the expression:

5 * ( q^2 - r) + 8 * (3q + 2r)

@nlopez15 What might be the first step in simplifying?