Simplify Expressions

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

Back

The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides.

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How do you simplify the expression 5x + 3 - 2x?

Back

Combine like terms: 5x - 2x + 3 = 3x + 3.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula P = 2(length + width).

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

What is a like term in algebra?

Back

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

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How do you find the perimeter of a shape?

Back

To find the perimeter, add the lengths of all the sides of the shape.

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What is the result of combining -6k and 7k?

Back

The result is k, since -6k + 7k = 1k.

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 4x + 6?

Back

Identify and combine like terms, if applicable.

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What is the significance of the coefficients in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficients represent the number of units of the variable in the expression.

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How do you express the perimeter of a triangle with sides a, b, and c?

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The perimeter is expressed as P = a + b + c.