How to evaluate a function for a monomial

The video tutorial explains the process of simplifying math problems and evaluating functions. It emphasizes the importance of following the order of operations to derive expressions, using the example of evaluating a function at 2X. The tutorial concludes with deriving the final expression, highlighting that the result is an expression rather than a numeric answer.

What is the primary goal when simplifying mathematical expressions?

• To ignore the order of operations

• To make them as simple as possible

• To make them as complex as possible

• To change their meaning

When evaluating a function at 2X, what type of answer should you expect?

• A table of values

• A graph

• An expression

• A numeric answer

What is the first step in evaluating a function at 2X?

• Square the 2X

• Multiply by three

• Subtract one

• Add terms

After squaring 2X, what is the next step in the calculation process?

• Multiply by three

• Subtract one

• Add one

• Divide by two

Why can't the expression 12X^2 - 1 be simplified further?

• Because they are like terms

• Because they are not like terms

• Because it is already a numeric answer

• Because it is a graph