Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Basic Rules of Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 54: 86

Answer

Simplifying an algebraic expression means writing it in simpler terms.

Work Step by Step

Simplifying an algebraic expression means writing it in simpler terms. Steps for simplifying: 1. Remove parentheses, if any, using the distributive property. 2. Rearrange and group like terms (using the associative and commutative properties) 3. Combine like terms, if any (keep the variable factor, add the coefficients).
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