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Simplifying Algebraic expressions?

An algebraic expression is in simplest form when it has no...what? For example, would b+b+b+b be in simplest form or would I change it to b4? Easy ten points, homework help, need answers quick (:

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  • 1 decade ago
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    An algebraic expression is in simplest form when it has no like terms and no parentheses.

    that is to finish ur sentence.

    it would be b4 btw

    peace out

  • 1 decade ago

    The simple form for that question is b to the power of 4 why because b.b.b.b=b to the power of 4

    Then an algebraic expression is in simplest form when an equivalent expression is found that is simpler than the original.This usually means that the simplified expression is smaller than the original.

    There is no standard procedure for simplifying all algebraic expressions because there are so many different kinds of expressions, but they can be grouped into three types:

    (a) those that can be simplified immediately without any preparation.

    (b) those that require preparation before being simplified.

    (c) those that cannot be simplified at all.

    i hope that answer can hepl.....se ya.....

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's in simplest form when it can't be broken down any more. For example, if you have 4b^2+2b it could be simplified to 2b(2b+1) and that can't be broken down anymore! Good Luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    Its 4b, the number always comes before the variable

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    4b

    i'd guess the simplest form, least figures

  • 1 decade ago

    4b, (or b4) same thing, but it is standerdly written as 4b.

  • 1 decade ago

    4b

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It would be 4b, not b4.

  • 1 decade ago

    change it to 4b and you would be right.

  • 1 decade ago

    variables

    4b

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