~ Combining Like-Terms ~

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an algebraic 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 like term?

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Like terms are terms in an algebraic expression that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you simplify the expression x + 40 + x - 19?

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You combine like terms: x + x = 2x and 40 - 19 = 21, resulting in 2x + 21.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining the terms 22n and -23n?

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22n - 23n = -n.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you simplify the expression n - 10 + 9n - 3?

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Combine like terms: n + 9n = 10n and -10 - 3 = -13, resulting in 10n - 13.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the simplified form of 10p + 36 - 2p?

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Combine like terms: 10p - 2p = 8p, so the result is 8p + 36.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you combine the terms -34x and 45x?

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-34x + 45x = 11x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the final result of the expression -34x - 36 + 37 + 45x?

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Combine like terms: -34x + 45x = 11x and -36 + 37 = 1, resulting in 11x + 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in simplifying an algebraic expression?

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Identify and group like terms.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Why is it important to combine like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to work with and solve.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1