Question

How do you know when an expression is in its simplest from

Answer 1

An expression is in simplest form when no terms can be combined.

Example

To express 3 + (2 × 5) in simplest form:

First: perform the operation within parentheses.

2 × 5 = 10

Next: perform the addition.

3 + 10 = 13

Thus, 3 + (2 × 5), expressed in simplest form, is 13.

Also called lowest terms, lowest terms of a fraction.