Simplifying Expressions with Distributive Property

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Simplify the expression: 2(3x - 4)

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6x - 8

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Simplify the expression: 3(x + 2)

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3x + 6

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

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-8x - 20

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The number in front of a variable telling the mathematician how much to multiply the variable by is called the...

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Coefficient

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Simplify the expression: -2(3x - 4) - 4(2x + 1)

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-14x + 4

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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If a = 2 and b = 3, simplify 4(a + b).

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20

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.