Linear Expressions

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True or False? 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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True

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A number with no variable attached is called a _____

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constant

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Write a linear expression for the perimeter of the triangle. Find the perimeter of the figure if x = 3.

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16x − 8; The perimeter is 40 yd

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Ms. Carmean simplified the expression 3(2x-4) to 6x-4. Is she correct?

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No

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

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variable

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What is a linear expression?

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An expression that can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical entity, while an expression is a combination of terms.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length l and width w?

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P = 2l + 2w.