How to simplify algebraic expression

In summary, an algebraic expression is a combination of variables, constants, and mathematical operations. To simplify an algebraic expression, one must combine like terms, use the distributive property, and follow the order of operations. A calculator can be used to simplify expressions, but it is important to understand the manual process. Like terms are terms with the same variables raised to the same exponents. The distributive property states that the product of a number and a sum is equal to the sum of the individual products of the number and each term in the sum.
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[tex]\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2}(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{-\frac{1}{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2}(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{-\frac{1}{2}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2}\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})^{\frac{1}{2}}} \cdot \frac{1}{2(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(\frac{x - 3}{x - 2})} \cdot \frac{1}{2(x - 2)^{2}} \\
\frac{1}{(x - 3)} \cdot \frac{1}{2(x - 2)} \\
\frac{1}{2(x - 3)(x - 2)}[/tex]

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I don't see that you have done any step incorrectly! What makes you thing you have?
 
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Can't find any errors, seems right.
 

FAQ: How to simplify algebraic expression

What is an algebraic expression?

An algebraic expression is a combination of variables, constants, and mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

How do I simplify an algebraic expression?

To simplify an algebraic expression, you need to combine like terms, use the distributive property, and perform operations according to the order of operations (PEMDAS).

Can I use a calculator to simplify algebraic expressions?

Yes, you can use a calculator to simplify algebraic expressions, but it is important to understand the steps involved in simplifying the expression by hand.

What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

Like terms in an algebraic expression are terms that have the same variables raised to the same exponents. For example, 5x and 3x are like terms, but 5x and 5x^2 are not.

What is the distributive property?

The distributive property is a property of multiplication that states that the product of a number and a sum is equal to the sum of the individual products of the number and each term in the sum. It can be written as a(b+c) = ab + ac.

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