learn how to simplify an expression by using the distributive property

The video tutorial explains how to simplify mathematical expressions by following the order of operations. It begins with understanding the role of parentheses and identifying like terms. The distributive property is then applied to simplify expressions further. The tutorial emphasizes combining like terms with the same variable factors and concludes with the final simplification of the expression.

How do you determine which terms can be combined in an expression?

What is the simplified result of the expression discussed in the text?