Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables (like x or y), and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 5x.

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8x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 each term inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Use the distributive property to simplify: 2(x + 3).

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2x + 6.

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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. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: -4(x - 5) - 6(7x - 8).

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-46x + 68.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 7 - 29x.

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7 - 29x.

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