Virtual Nerd:how Do You Use the Distributive Property to Simplify an Expression?

The instructor demonstrates how to use the distributive property to eliminate fractions in an equation. Remember to have learners plug their answers into the original equation to check their work.

Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since there are variables on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the...

Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since variables are on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the answer by...

Where many multiplying binomial lessons introduce the tool of FOIL and move on, this video presentation really delves into the how's and why's of the distributive property. Careful treatment of distribution and explicitly written out...

Review how to use the product of powers rule to simplify an expression. This tutorial will walk you through the process and show you examples. [3:22]

The instructor illustrates how to distribute a number on the outside of a parentheses to the terms inside the parentheses. I feel like this lesson is incomplete in that she uses the rainbow arrows to show she is distributing but does the...

Watch how to simplify an expression using the quotient of powers rule. This tutorial will explain the process and show examples. [2:58]

Don't forget there is a correct order for simplifying expressions on the SAT. Reacquaint yourself with the order of operations by watching this video. [2:34]

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to apply the associative property of addition. [1:07]

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