Question

State whether each sentence is true or false; replace the underlined term to make a true sentence.

1. An expression is in simplest form when it contains like terms and parentheses

Short answer

The given statement is False.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given statement.

The given statement is “an expression is in simplest form when it contains like terms and parenthesis.”

Step 2. Definition of simplest expression.

For simplifying an expression first we need to solve brackets and then add or subtract like terms,

Hence a simplified expression does not contain like terms as well as parentheses.

Step 3. Conclusion.

Hence the given statement is false.

And the true statement is “An expression is not in simplest form when it contains like terms and parenthesis.”