Simplify the Expression  as Much as Possible After Substituting

question 7

Essay

Simplify the expression  as much as possible after substituting for x .

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Definitions:

Laissez Faire Policy

An economic doctrine stressing minimal government intervention in the marketplace, advocating for free markets to regulate themselves.

Quantity Control

An upper limit, set by the government, on the quantity of some good that can be bought or sold; also referred to as a quota.

Downward-Sloping Demand

A market condition where the demand for a product decreases as the price increases, illustrated by a downward curve on a graph.

Gasoline Demanded

The quantity of gasoline consumers are willing and able to buy at different prices, influenced by factors such as income levels, prices of substitutes, and consumer preferences.