Simplifying an expression using distributive property and a fraction, 15(f + (1/3))

The video tutorial explains how to simplify expressions using the distributive property. It begins by defining the distributive property, which involves distributing a value outside parentheses across multiplication to values inside. The instructor demonstrates this with an example, showing how to multiply a whole number by a fraction and simplify the result. The lesson concludes with a summary of the steps involved in applying the distributive property.

What does the distributive property allow you to do with a value outside the parentheses?

• Add it to the terms inside the parentheses

• Multiply it with each term inside the parentheses

• Subtract it from the terms inside the parentheses

• Divide it by each term inside the parentheses

When applying the distributive property to 15 * (F + 1/3), what is the result of 15 * F?

• 15F

• F15

• 30F

• F/15

How can you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Convert the whole number to a fraction and multiply across

• Add the whole number to the fraction

What is the simplified result of 15 * 1/3?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 15

What is the final simplified expression when applying the distributive property to 15 * (F + 1/3)?

• 15F + 15

• 15F + 5

• 15F + 1/3

• F + 5