Question

Explain how to simplify expressions like

6(x4)

(I’ve really been struggling on this so please explain .-.)

Answer 1

1.) Remove any grouping symbol such as brackets and parentheses by multiplying factors.

2.) Use the exponent rule to remove grouping if the terms are containing exponents.

3.) Combine the like terms by addition or subtraction.

4.) Combine the constants.


Try it out with this :)