Distribution

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as the number 5 in the expression 3x + 5.

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How many terms are in the expression 5x + 3y - 15 + x?

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4 terms.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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Simplify the expression: 7 - 8c + 3 - 6c.

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10 - 14c.

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What is the result of -5(-x + 3)?

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5x - 15.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.