Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Quiz

What is the primary goal when simplifying algebraic expressions?

• To rewrite the expression in a simpler form

• To solve for a specific number

• To eliminate all variables

• To find the value of x

When you see a number outside parentheses, what operation does it indicate?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the result of distributing -3 to the expression (x + 10)?

• -3x + 30

• -3x - 30

• -3x + 10

• 3x - 30

What is a common mistake when simplifying 5 - 6(3 - x)?

• Adding 5 and 6 first

• Distributing 6 before subtracting

• Ignoring the negative sign

• Combining like terms incorrectly

What does PEMDAS help us remember?

• The properties of exponents

• The rules of algebra

• The types of numbers

• The order of operations

Which of the following are considered like terms?

• 2 and 2x

• 5x and -2x

• x^2 and x

• 3x and 3y

What is the result of combining -4x and -11x?

• 15x

• -7x

• 7x

• -15x

In the expression -4(x - 6) + 3(x - 11), what is the result after distributing?

• -4x + 24 - 3x + 33

• -4x - 24 - 3x - 33

• -4x + 24 + 3x - 33

• -4x - 24 + 3x + 33

What is the final simplified form of -4x + 3x - 3x?

• 0

• -1x

• -4x

• -3x

What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

• They have the same terms

• They have the same value

• They have the same coefficients

• They have the same variables