We are asked to expand and simplify the expression $(y+3)(y-4)(2y-1)$. We are also asked to make $x$ the subject of the formula $x = \frac{3+x}{y}$.

AlgebraPolynomial ExpansionSimplificationFormula ManipulationSolving for a Variable
2025/7/15

1. Problem Description

We are asked to expand and simplify the expression (y+3)(y4)(2y1)(y+3)(y-4)(2y-1).
We are also asked to make xx the subject of the formula x=3+xyx = \frac{3+x}{y}.

2. Solution Steps

(c) Expanding and simplifying (y+3)(y4)(2y1)(y+3)(y-4)(2y-1):
First, we expand (y+3)(y4)(y+3)(y-4):
(y+3)(y4)=y(y4)+3(y4)=y24y+3y12=y2y12(y+3)(y-4) = y(y-4) + 3(y-4) = y^2 - 4y + 3y - 12 = y^2 - y - 12
Next, we multiply the result by (2y1)(2y-1):
(y2y12)(2y1)=y2(2y1)y(2y1)12(2y1)(y^2 - y - 12)(2y-1) = y^2(2y-1) - y(2y-1) - 12(2y-1)
=2y3y22y2+y24y+12= 2y^3 - y^2 - 2y^2 + y - 24y + 12
=2y33y223y+12= 2y^3 - 3y^2 - 23y + 12
(d) Making xx the subject of the formula x=3+xyx = \frac{3+x}{y}:
Multiply both sides by yy:
xy=3+xxy = 3 + x
Subtract xx from both sides:
xyx=3xy - x = 3
Factor out xx:
x(y1)=3x(y-1) = 3
Divide both sides by (y1)(y-1):
x=3y1x = \frac{3}{y-1}

3. Final Answer

(c) The expanded and simplified expression is 2y33y223y+122y^3 - 3y^2 - 23y + 12.
(d) xx as the subject of the formula is x=3y1x = \frac{3}{y-1}.