Flashcard #7 Adding & Subtracting Expressions with Distribution

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What is the Distributive Property?

Back

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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Simplify the expression: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Find the sum: 4x + 5 + 2x + 3

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6x + 8

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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Simplify the expression: 5(2x - 3) + 4x

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10x - 15 + 4x = 14x - 15

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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

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Find the difference: (6x + 2) - (3x + 5)

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3x - 3

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(2y + 3)?

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14y + 21

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Fill in the blank: 4(x + 2) = 4x + __

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8