Math 7 Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 4x - 2x.

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5x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying the expression: 7y - 2y + 3?

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5y + 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the simplified form of the expression: 2a + 3b - 4a + 5?

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-2a + 3b + 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression: 10 - 3 + 2x?

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Combine the constant terms (10 - 3) to get 7 + 2x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of the expression: 4x^2 + 2x - 3x^2 + 5?

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x^2 + 2x + 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean for terms to be 'like' in algebra?

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Terms are 'like' if they have the same variable(s) and exponent(s).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the simplified form of the expression: 6a + 4 - 2a + 3?

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4a + 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1