Equivalent Expression- Combining Like Terms & Distributive Prop.

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression for all values of the variable(s) involved.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves simplifying 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 the distributive property?

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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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How do you simplify the expression 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x?

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You combine like terms to get 11 + 3x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 8y + 10.

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The coefficient is 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you simplify the expression 2x + 1 + 7x?

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Combine like terms to get 9x + 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the variable in the expression 9z + 12.

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The variable is z.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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The first step is to identify and combine like terms.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1