The problem is to simplify the expression $\frac{9(1+2x)}{2} - 3(3x - \frac{1}{2})$.

AlgebraAlgebraic simplificationExpressionsFractionsDistributive property
2025/3/17

1. Problem Description

The problem is to simplify the expression 9(1+2x)23(3x12)\frac{9(1+2x)}{2} - 3(3x - \frac{1}{2}).

2. Solution Steps

First, distribute the 9 in the first term:
9(1+2x)2=9+18x2\frac{9(1+2x)}{2} = \frac{9+18x}{2}.
Next, distribute the -3 in the second term:
3(3x12)=9x+32-3(3x - \frac{1}{2}) = -9x + \frac{3}{2}.
So the expression becomes:
9+18x29x+32\frac{9+18x}{2} - 9x + \frac{3}{2}.
We can rewrite the expression so all terms have a common denominator of 2:
9+18x218x2+32\frac{9+18x}{2} - \frac{18x}{2} + \frac{3}{2}.
Combine the terms:
9+18x18x+32=122\frac{9+18x - 18x + 3}{2} = \frac{12}{2}.
Simplify the fraction:
122=6\frac{12}{2} = 6.

3. Final Answer

The final answer is 6.

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