Simplify algebraic expressions with like terms, distribution, and integer exponents

By the end you’ll be able to

• Combine like terms to simplify linear and quadratic expressions.
• Apply the distributive property to expand expressions such as $a(b+c)$ and simplify the result.
• Factor out a greatest common factor from a simple expression when rewriting to an equivalent form.
• Simplify expressions with positive integer exponents, including products and powers of a variable.