6th Grade Simplify Expressions

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What is the numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression?

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The numerical factor is called the coefficient.

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Identify the constant term in the expression 4n + 6 - 5n.

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The constant term is 6.

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 6 + 7x.

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10x + 6

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Simplify the expression: (5 + 4x) + (2x - 8).

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6x - 3

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Combine like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4.

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2a + 2b + 4

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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.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or n) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant term in an algebraic expression?

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A constant term is a value that does not change, like 6 in the expression 4n + 6.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.