Review simplifying Alg Expressions

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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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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Simplify the expression: 5(2 - 7n)

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10 - 35n

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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Simplify the expression: 6 + 2(7x - 3)

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12 + 14x

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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Simplify the expression: 3(2x + 1) + 2(x - 4)

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8x - 5

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What is the result of -12n - (-13n)?

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n

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Simplify the expression: -15x - (-7x)

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-8x

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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 in an algebraic expression.

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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The first step is to apply the distributive property if there are parentheses.