Simplifying Expressions

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

Back

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: 3(2x + 4) + 5x

Back

11x + 12

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 15x + 2 - 5x + 6

Back

10x + 8

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

Front

Simplify: 7y + 8 - 2y x 2

Back

3y + 8

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What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as numbers like 5, -3, or 12.

Front

Simplify: 10 + 4(2n + 3) - 11n

Back

-3n + 22

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What is an expression in algebra?

Back

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

Front

Simplify: 4a + 9 + a

Back

5a + 9