Simplify 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, and operation symbols (like +, -, *, /).

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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?

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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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What is the perimeter of a shape?

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The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle can be found using the formula P = 2(length + width).

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is found by adding the lengths of all three sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable.

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What is the result of 11r - 12r?

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The result is -r.

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What is the simplified form of 4x^2 - 3x + 11 - 2x?

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The simplified form is 4x^2 - 5x + 11.

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What is the result of -6k + 7k?

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The result is k.