Simplify and Evaluate Algebraic Expressions

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Write an algebraic expression to represent: three times a number increased by nine.

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3h + 9

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16

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p = 4

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x = 12

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What two operations can the commutative property be used with?

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Addition and multiplication

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Simplify the expression: 10x - 3(2x + 8)

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4x - 24

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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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 a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.