Simplifying Expressions: Distribution and Combining Like Terms

This lesson teaches how to simplify expressions using distribution and combining like terms. It covers examples of expressions that can and cannot be simplified, explains how to find the perimeter of a rectangle using distribution, and highlights common mistakes in distribution. The lesson concludes with an advanced example involving negative distribution and a summary of key points.

What is the process to simplify the expression three times the quantity X + 2?

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How can the expression four X + 5 + 2 X be simplified?

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What is the formula for finding the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Explain the mistake students often make when distributing in expressions.

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How do you simplify the expression 8 - 3 times the quantity X - 4?

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