Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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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. In the expression 5g^3 + 2, the constant is 2.

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How do you combine like terms in an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression x + 2x?

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The result is 3x, as you combine the coefficients of like terms.

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How many terms are in the expression 3x - 6 + 4b + 5 + 7 - 2x?

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There are six terms in the expression.

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

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The simplified form is 2a + 2b + 4.

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How do you write 'twice a number increased by 8' as an algebraic expression?

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It can be written as 2x + 8, where x represents the number.

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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 are like terms?

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

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What is the coefficient in the term 5g^3?

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The coefficient is 5, which is the number multiplying the variable g^3.

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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.