Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 6x + 2x + 1 + 4

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8x + 5

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining 5a + 2a + 2a?

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9a

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x?

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11 + 3x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Define 'like terms'.

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

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The coefficient is 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Like terms can be identified by looking for terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 4x + 3x - 2 + 5.

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7x + 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms together.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1