Simplifying Expressions: Distribution Techniques

What is the first step in the order of operations?

• Addition

• Parentheses

• Multiplication

• Exponents

What is the result of 5 minus 9 using a number line?

• -4

• 4

• -5

• 14

When simplifying 4 divided by 4 plus 9, what is the correct result?

• 13

• 10

• 2.25

• 1

Why is it important to follow the left-to-right rule in operations?

• It doesn't matter which direction

• It's only a suggestion, not a rule

• It ensures the correct order of operations

• It makes calculations faster

What is the result of -10 divided by 5 times 8?

• 40

• -16

• 16

• -1/4

How do you simplify expressions with variables using distribution?

• Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside

• Combine like terms first

• Subtract the highest variable from the lowest

• Add the variables together

What does a negative sign before parentheses indicate in terms of operation?

• Division by -1

• Addition

• Multiplication by -1

• Subtraction

In the expression 2f - f, what is the simplified result?

• 0

• f

• -f

• 2f

How do you handle a minus sign between two sets of parentheses with variables?

• Ignore the minus sign

• Convert it into addition of a negative

• Multiply the sets

• Divide the first set by the second

What is the result of simplifying 6x + 12 - 3x + 15?

• 3x + 27

• 9x + 27

• 3x - 27

• 9x - 3