Combining like terms and Distributive Property

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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: 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 Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 2x

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5x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 6(x + y + 7)

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6x + 6y + 42

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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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, such as the 2 in 2x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: -10(-3x - 5y)

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30x + 50y

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 2(x + 4)

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2x + 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and applying the Distributive Property.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1