Distributive Property & Review

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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 number by a sum or difference.

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Simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression. For example, in 6y, 6 is the coefficient.

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Find the coefficient in the expression: 6y + 7

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6

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What is the result of (7 + 41) ÷ 2 – 15?

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9

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Simplify: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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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.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.