Expressions

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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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Combine the like terms: 3x + 5x.

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8x

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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, 2x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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Write an algebraic expression for: 5 less than a number n.

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n - 5

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Evaluate: 2^3.

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8

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Use the distributive property to simplify: 4(2x + 3).

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8x + 12

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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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Combine the like terms: 7y + 2y - 4y.

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5y

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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Evaluate: 3a + 4 when a = 2.

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