Simplifying Linear Expressions

Front

What is the result of simplifying the expression ½(8x + 2)?

Back

4x + 1

Front

What is a number with no variable attached called?

Back

Constant

Front

What do we call a letter that represents a number in an expression?

Back

Variable

Front

What does the distributive property describe?

Back

How multiplication interacts with addition.

Front

What is the simplified form of the expression -4(8-c)-(3c+7)?

Back

c - 39

Front

What is the first step in simplifying the expression 3(x + 4)?

Back

Apply the distributive property to get 3x + 12.

Front

What is the definition of a linear expression?

Back

An expression that can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

Front

How do you combine like terms in the expression 5x + 3x - 2?

Back

Add the coefficients of like terms to get 8x - 2.

Front

What is the result of simplifying the expression 2(x + 3) + 4?

Back

2x + 10.

Front

What is the purpose of using parentheses in expressions?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first.