Question

Why can't we simplify inside the parentheses first in this example (as you might have done in the last example?)

3*(x+6)

A.There is no operation to complete

B.x and 6 are not like terms so we cannot combine them

C.it's easier if we don't simplify them first

Answer 1

Answer:

This lesson demonstrates the process with worked examples. ... Simplify 4 – 3[4 –2(6 – 3)] ÷ 2. ... I will simplify from the inside out: first the parentheses, then the square brackets, being ...