Exponents, Expressions, and Factoring Algebra

Which of the following is NOT a valid step when simplifying algebraic expressions?

• Apply the distributive property

• Combine like terms

• Factor completely

• Cancel out terms

What is the correct order of operations when simplifying algebraic expressions?

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

• Parentheses, exponents, multiplication, addition

• Exponents, parentheses, addition, multiplication

• Multiplication, division, addition, subtraction

Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression with rational coefficients and numeric terms?

• 3x^2 + 7

• 5x - 2

• 4x + 2/3

• 2x + 3/4

Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression that needs to be expanded using the distributive property to simplify?

• 4x + 3

• 2x - 5

• 3(x + 2)

• 2(x - 4)

Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression with only linear and numeric terms?

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What is the simplified form of the expression 2x + 3x - 5?

• 5x - 5

• 5x + 5

• 5x - 8

• 5x - 3

What is the distributive property used for when simplifying algebraic expressions?

• Combining like terms

• Expanding expressions

• Solving equations

• Factoring polynomials

What is the result of simplifying the expression 2(x + 3) - 4x?

• 2x + 3 - 4

• 2x + 6 - 4

• 2x + 6 - 4x

• 2x + 3 - 4x

Which of the following is NOT a step in simplifying algebraic expressions?

• Combine like terms

• Apply the order of operations

• Change the variable

• Expand using the distributive property

• Remove parentheses

• When multiplying expressions, add the exponents.

• When multiplying, multiply the exponents.

• Calculate the product