Distribute to Simplify an Expression

The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a standardized math test question using the distributive property. It begins with a problem statement and encourages viewers to pause and attempt the problem. The instructor then demonstrates how to apply the distributive property to simplify the expression and combine like terms, resulting in the simplest form. The lesson concludes with a summary and encouragement to continue learning math.

What is the initial expression that needs to be simplified using the distributive property?

• -4 multiplied by the quantity X plus 1, then subtract 2

• -4 multiplied by the quantity X minus 1, then add 2

• 4 multiplied by the quantity X plus 1, then subtract 2

• 4 multiplied by the quantity X minus 1, then add 2

What is the result of distributing -4 across the expression (X - 1)?

• 4X - 4

• 4X + 4

• -4X - 4

• -4X + 4

After distributing and combining like terms, what is the simplified form of the expression?

• -4X + 6

• -4X - 6

• -4X + 2

• 4X + 6

Which answer choice corresponds to the simplified expression -4X + 6?

• Answer A

• Answer B

• Answer C

• Answer D

What mathematical property is primarily used in this lesson to simplify the expression?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property