h_k331 said:According to my text 7(x^3+4x)^6(3x^2+4) simplifies to:
7x^6(x^2+4)^6(3x^2+4)
But it seems to me it should simplify to:
7x(x^2+4)^6(3x^2+4)
What am I missing here?
hk
Simplifying a function means to manipulate the function in order to make it easier to understand and work with. This typically involves combining like terms, factoring, and reducing fractions.
Simplifying a function can make it easier to analyze and evaluate, as well as make it more efficient to solve for certain values or variables. Simplifying can also help to identify patterns and relationships within the function.
To simplify a function, start by combining like terms and removing any unnecessary parentheses. Then, factor the resulting expression to find common factors that can be reduced. Finally, check for any remaining terms that can be combined or simplified further.
Yes, any function can be simplified using algebraic techniques. However, some functions may have simpler forms than others and may not require as many steps to simplify.
No, simplifying a function involves manipulating the expression in order to make it easier to work with. Solving a function means finding the value or values of the variable that make the function true.