Question

Hello! I'm in seventh grade and I just started Algebra and I do not know what "simplifying the expression" means. Could someone please explain it? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

To diminish a portion to its most minimal terms by dropping to the least regular factor for both numerator and denominator or to gather a mathematical articulation by gathering and joining comparative terms. Working on makes an algebric articulation effectively reasonable and resolvable.

Explanation:

To simplify any algebraic expression, the following are the basic rules and steps:

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.

Answer 2

It means to break down the numbers in the most efficient manner. Like combining like terms. 5a + 3a equals 8a because you can't change it anymore further unless you're given a value for a.