Operations with Fractions and Expressions

The video tutorial explains how to simplify the expression 8 times 1/4 minus 3 divided by 1/6 by following the order of operations. It starts with multiplication, simplifying 8 times 1/4 to 2, then moves to division by multiplying 3 by the reciprocal of 1/6, resulting in 18. Finally, it performs subtraction, converting it to addition of a negative number, to arrive at the final result of negative 16.

What is the first step in simplifying the expression 8 times 1/4 minus 3 divided by 1/6?

• Multiply or divide from left to right

• Evaluate exponents and radicals

• Perform operations within grouping symbols

• Add or subtract from left to right

How can the number 8 be expressed to facilitate multiplication with 1/4?

• As 8/4

• As 1/8

• As 8/1

• As 4/8

What is the result of multiplying 8 by 1/4 after simplification?

• 4

• 8

• 1

• 2

What is the reciprocal of 1/6?

• 6

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 6/1

What is the result of dividing 3 by 1/6?

• 3

• 1/18

• 6

• 18

How can subtraction of 18 be expressed as an addition?

• Subtracting positive 18

• Subtracting negative 18

• Adding negative 18

• Adding positive 18

What is the final simplified result of the expression?

• -16

• 18

• 0

• 16