We simplify algebraic expressions following the same order of operations as for numeric expressions. That is,
Simplify any expression in brackets first.
Simplify any powers.
Simplify any multiplication or division from left to right.
Simplify any addition or subtraction from left to right.
Simplify the expression 4s+9\times 5s.
Simplify the expression 12s-8s\div 4.
We simplify algebraic expressions following the same order of operations as for numeric expressions:
Simplify any expression in brackets first.
Simplify any powers.
Simplify any multiplication or division from left to right.
Simplify any addition or subtraction from left to right.