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Question

Simplify the expression:
12pq(2p+3q)2(2p3q)2

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Solution

Given: 12pq(2p+3q)2(2p3q)2

By using the identities,
(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2(ab)2=a22ab+b2

the denominator can be simplified as
(2p+3q)2(2p3q)2=4p2+9q2+12pq(4p2+9q212pq)=4p2+9q2+12pq4p29q2+12pq=24pq

The the given expression becomes,
12pq(2p+3q)2(2p3q)2=12pq24pq=12

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