Question 1024464: I need to be able to help a student learn how to simplify and algebraic expression that includes fractions, however i am unsure how to do it myself-
the equation looks like this-
8/10(3/2 - 8b) + 3b -5m
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!  -------I assume the rendering does not show what is really given.
GUESS: You are actually maybe given 
The order of operations among Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Groupings must go in this order:
Parentheses (grouping symbols);
Exponents
Multiplications
Divisions
Additions
Subtractions
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Meaning, do operations inside grouping symbols FIRST,... and do subtractions LAST (if any); and everything else listed, in order.
What groupings do you find?
Only  ; and no computations or simplifications are possible in this expression.
What is next? Exponents? No. None.
Do then, any multiplications, in your case, involving Distributive Property.
SIMPLIFY ANY TERMS!
Not finished, but now is a good time to begin combining like-terms.
 , which uses Commutative Property of Equality.
Use ordinary fractions skills to finish combining the terms of b.
 -----basically done, unless you want mixed number coefficients instead of improper fraction coefficients.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555)  (Show Source):
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