My son is stuck and i am not much better ... never was much good at Maths especially Algebra ! Help greatly appreciated ... Thanks.
2006-10-04 04:48:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
To simplify x(8+[x/8]), you need to distribute the 'x':
x(8+[x/8]) -------> 8x+[x^2/8]
Simplify by multipying through by 8, you get [64x+x^2]
2006-10-04 04:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by JSAM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, not knowing what you are asking to do with this, the only thing that could be done right now is to multiply through distribution. When 8 multiplies the grouping, the answer is
8x + (x squared over 8).
Perhaps you can clarify what is needed to be accomplished will provide a mor especific answer than listed above.
Peter
2006-10-04 11:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by preichwein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more clear regarding what is to be doen with the expression.
x(8 + x/8)
2006-10-04 11:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by kindricko 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to specify what needs to be done with this expression. Are you supposed to simplify it? Or set it equal to 0 and solve?
2006-10-04 11:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by James L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x[8+x/8]=x[x+64]/8
=[x^2]/8+8x
2006-10-04 11:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋