Q. Perform the operation and simplify the answer fully.58x3⋅3x22Answer:
Identify Operation: Write down the expression and identify the operation to be performed.We have the expression (58x3)×(3x22). The operation to be performed is multiplication of two fractions.
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators separately.When multiplying fractions, we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. So, we have:Numerator: 8x3×2Denominator: 5×3x2
Perform Numerator Multiplication: Perform the multiplication of the numerators. 8x3×2=16x3
Perform Denominator Multiplication: Perform the multiplication of the denominators. 5×3x2=15x2
Write New Fraction: Write the new fraction after multiplication.The new fraction after multiplying the numerators and denominators is:(15x216x3)
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction by canceling common factors.We can cancel x2 from the numerator and the denominator because it is a common factor.15x216x3 = 1516x3−2 = 1516x1
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final simplified expression is 1516x.
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