How to apply distributive property then simplify the expression by combining like terms

The video tutorial covers the application of the distributive property in algebra, emphasizing common mistakes students make, such as incorrect multiplication of terms outside parentheses. It explains the importance of multiplying only the terms inside the parentheses and highlights the need to simplify expressions by combining like terms. The tutorial also discusses reordering terms while maintaining their signs to simplify calculations.

What is a common mistake students make when applying the distributive property?

• Ignoring the terms inside the parenthesis

• Adding terms instead of multiplying

• Multiplying all terms, including those outside the parenthesis

• Dividing terms instead of multiplying

When applying the distributive property, what should you do with the coefficients?

• Divide them by the number of terms

• Add them together

• Multiply them with each other

• Multiply them with the terms inside the parenthesis

How do you simplify an expression with like terms?

• Add the coefficients of like terms

• Multiply the coefficients of like terms

• Subtract the coefficients of like terms

• Divide the coefficients of like terms

What is important to remember when reordering terms in an expression?

• Ignore the signs of the terms

• Add new terms to the expression

• Keep the signs of the terms the same

• Change the signs of the terms

What is the result of combining -6X and -10X?

• 4X

• -16X

• -4X

• 16X