CLT/Dist. Property

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b + (-3a) + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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How many terms are in the expression: 8n + 2 - 7x?

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3

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 2r + 2 + 5r - 2 + r

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8r

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression, even though it may look different.

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Which expression is equivalent to: d + d + d + 3 + 2?

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3d + 5

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is the result of applying the distributive property to 7a(3b - 2c + 4)?

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21ab - 14ac + 28a