Distributive Property, Factoring and Combining Like Terms

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Combine like terms: 9c + 12d + 2c

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11c + 12d

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Which expression is equivalent to 7(3 + g)?

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21 + 7g

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Combine like terms: 5d + 4e + 7 + 3d - 4

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8d + 4e + 3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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Combine like terms: 8x + 4y - 2x + 6y - 3

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6x + 10y - 3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Which expression is equivalent to 5(3x - 4)?

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15x - 20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 3x and 5x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3