Simplifying Expressions with the Distributive Property and Fractions

Why can't the terms 5x and 6x be directly added in the given problem?

• They are being multiplied by different fractions.

• They have different coefficients.

• They are not like terms.

• They are in different equations.

What is the first step in using the distributive property for the given problem?

• Distributing the fractions to the variables.

• Finding a common denominator.

• Combining like terms.

• Multiplying by the least common multiple.

What is the result of distributing the fraction 5/3 to x?

• 8/3x

• 3/5x

• 5/3x

• 5x

Why is it necessary to find a common denominator when combining terms with fractions?

• To simplify the fractions.

• To make the coefficients equal.

• To ensure the terms are like terms.

• To eliminate the fractions.

What is the lowest common denominator for the fractions 5/3 and 6/4?

• 12

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the alternative method to eliminate fractions mentioned in the video?

• Adding the fractions.

• Multiplying by the least common multiple.

• Using the distributive property.

• Subtracting the fractions.

What should you multiply by to eliminate the fraction 1/4?

• 1

• 4

• 12

• 3

What happens if you multiply different parts of the equation by different numbers?

• The equation remains the same.

• The terms are combined.

• The equation becomes incorrect.

• The fractions are eliminated.

What is the result of multiplying the entire problem by 12?

• The coefficients are simplified.

• The equation becomes incorrect.

• The fractions are eliminated.

• The terms are combined.

What is the final step after eliminating the fractions?

• Using the distributive property.

• Finding a common denominator.

• Combining like terms.

• Multiplying by the least common multiple.