Combining like-terms and distributive property

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What is the process of combining like terms in an algebraic expression?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. This simplifies the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum or difference.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 3y + 4y + 6y.

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The simplified expression is 13y.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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The result is 9v + 14.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Which of the following is a correct evaluation of an exponent: 3², 5³, 8², 4³?

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The correct evaluations are 8²=64 and 4³=64.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you simplify the expression 5(2 - 7n)?

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You apply the distributive property: 5*2 - 5*7n = 10 - 35n.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in solving the expression (4 - 2) x 9 + 7?

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The first step is to perform the operation inside the parentheses: (4 - 2) = 2.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is the second step in solving the expression (4 - 2) x 9 + 7?

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The second step is multiplication: 2 x 9 = 18.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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What is the final step in solving the expression (4 - 2) x 9 + 7?

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The final step is to add: 18 + 7 = 25.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, allowing them to be combined.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B