Summary of the Addition of Like Terms
Review and practice of adding terms in a simple algebraic expression.
Negative Exponents in the Denominator
Simplifying an expression with a negative exponent in the denominator, and a formula that makes it easier.
Summary of the Order of Operations and Use of Parentheses in Algebra
The standard order of operations and the use of parentheses in Algebra are summarized.
Examples of Simplifying Expressions
Expressions that include a negative exponent can be simplified by first rewriting the expression with positive exponents.
Multiplying Two Factors with the Same Base
The rules for exponents begin with the rule for multiplying two factors with the same base.
Roots of Variables
Simplifying radicals with cube and other roots and variables.
Rules for Multiplying Two Monomials
The rule for multiplying two monomials and an example demonstrating its execution.
Rules for Multiplying a Longer Expression by a Monomial and Rearranging Polynomials
Multiply a long expression by a monomial by working term-by-term, multiplying each term in the longer expression by the monomial.
Factoring Problems
Factoring polynomials using three examples to practice procedures and techniques. Be sure the polynomial has been simplified before factoring. Remember that some expressions are not factorable.
More than One Base Inside Parentheses
Simplifying an expression with more than one base contained within parentheses.