The Distributive Property and Combing 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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Simplify: 2(x + 4) + 3(2x - 5)

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8x - 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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: x + 4 - 7(x - 5)

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-6x + 39

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Factor: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is an expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term in mathematics?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by + or - signs.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Rewrite using distributive property: 24 + 30

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6(4 + 5)

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4