Alg I: Algebraic Expressions & Absolute Value

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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What is the absolute value of |-26|?

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26

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 2x

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5x

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What is x ⋅ x?

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x²

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Simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Define 'algebraic expression'.

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a 'variable' in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What does 'combining like terms' mean?

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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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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.