Simplifying Expressions and Operations

The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions using the order of operations, focusing on grouping symbols like parentheses, brackets, and braces. It demonstrates simplifying both the numerator and denominator separately before simplifying the entire fraction. The tutorial also covers an alternative method for simplifying fractions by identifying common factors.

What is the first step in simplifying an expression using the order of operations?

• Multiplying and dividing

• Performing operations within grouping symbols

• Simplifying exponents

• Performing addition and subtraction

When simplifying the numerator, what is the result of 10 plus 9?

• 21

• 9

• 12

• 19

What is the result of 21 minus 9 in the numerator?

• 9

• 19

• 12

• 10

What is the value of 6 squared in the denominator?

• 18

• 36

• 6

• 12

After simplifying, what is the sum of 36 and 2 in the denominator?

• 34

• 38

• 36

• 40

What is the product of 19 and 12 in the numerator?

• 228

• 240

• 212

• 200

How many times does 38 fit into 228?

• 8

• 7

• 5

• 6

What is the simplified form of the fraction 228/38?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the result of dividing 228 by 2?

• 112

• 110

• 116

• 114

What is the result of dividing 114 by 19?

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7