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The discussion focuses on simplifying the equation A=(B-40)x1.5xC+Cx40. The standard simplification method provided leads to A = 1.5BC - 20C. An alternative representation suggested is A = (B-40)(1.5C) + 40C, which also simplifies to the same final form. Both methods confirm the equivalence of the expressions while demonstrating different approaches to equation manipulation.

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can someone help me i need a different way to write this equation thank you
A=(B-40)x1.5xC+Cx40
 
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bizzy916 said:
can someone help me i need a different way to write this equation thank you
A=(B-40)x1.5xC+Cx40

Welcome to MHB, bizzy916! :)

A standard way to simplify it, would be:
\begin{aligned}
A &= (B-40)\times 1.5 \times C+C \times 40 \\
&= B \times 1.5 \times C - 40 \times 1.5 \times C+C \times 40 \\
&= 1.5 BC -60 C + 40 C \\
&= 1.5 BC - 20 C
\end{aligned}
 
bizzy916 said:
can someone help me i need a different way to write this equation thank you
A=(B-40)x1.5xC+Cx40

this is my own way,
A = (B-40)(1.5C)+40C
A = 1.5BC - 60C + 40C
A = 1.5BC -20C
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