Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (Example)

The video tutorial explains how to simplify an algebraic expression with parentheses. It begins by distributing a number to terms inside the parentheses, followed by combining like terms. The process results in a simplified expression. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of distributing only to terms within parentheses and correctly combining constants.

What is the first step in simplifying an expression with parentheses?

• Add all constants

• Multiply all terms

• Distribute numbers inside the parentheses

• Combine like terms

Which number is distributed in the expression given in the video?

• Six

• Two

• Four

• Three

To which terms do we distribute the number three?

• To all terms in the expression

• Only to terms inside the parentheses

• To the constants only

• To the variable terms only

What do we do after distributing the number in an expression?

• Combine like terms

• Divide by the variable

• Multiply all terms

• Subtract constants

What is the final simplified form of the expression in the video?

• 6X + 3

• 6X + 4

• 6X + 7

• 6X + 10