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litchris
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I have a test on simplifying and expanding expressions, could someone help me with this. I don't understand the formula and the way you do it
The purpose of simplifying and expanding expressions is to make them easier to work with and understand. By simplifying an expression, you can reduce it to its most basic form, which can help in solving equations and identifying patterns. Expanding an expression involves multiplying out brackets and combining like terms, which can help in solving equations and simplifying complex expressions.
To simplify an expression, you need to follow the order of operations, which is PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction). Start by simplifying any parentheses, then simplify any exponents, and finally combine like terms by adding or subtracting. Repeat this process until the expression is in its simplest form.
Simplifying an expression involves reducing it to its simplest form, while expanding an expression involves multiplying out brackets and combining like terms. Simplifying is useful for solving equations and identifying patterns, while expanding is useful for simplifying complex expressions.
You should simplify an expression when it is necessary for solving an equation or identifying patterns. Simplifying can also help in making an expression easier to understand and work with.
Yes, an expression can be both simplified and expanded. This can happen when an expression contains multiple sets of brackets, and each set needs to be expanded and then simplified. It can also happen when an expression contains both addition and multiplication, and the order of operations needs to be followed to simplify it.