Question

Name 5 steps to simplify algebra expressions and to solve equations​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

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

Combine the like terms by addition or subtraction

Combine the constants

Simplify 3x2 + 5x2

Solution

Since both terms in the expression are have same exponents, we combine them;

3x2 + 5x2 = (3 + 5) x2 = 8x2