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, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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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 first step in simplifying the expression 2x + 3x - 5?

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The first step is to combine the like terms 2x and 3x, which gives you 5x - 5.

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Simplify the expression: 4y + 7y.

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11y.

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What is the result of simplifying -3y - 11?

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-3y - 11.

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Simplify the expression: 22y + 12.

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22y + 12.

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What is the simplified form of -29x + 7?

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-29x + 7.

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Simplify the expression: -2x - 9y.

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-2x - 9y.

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What is the simplified form of 15y + 24?

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15y + 24.