Solve Equations w/ Like Terms

Solve Equations w/ Like Terms

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 2x and 3x are like terms, while 2x and 3y are not.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you combine like terms in an equation?

Back

To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that have the same variable. For example, in the expression 2x + 3x, you combine them to get 5x.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation with like terms?

Back

The first step is to combine all like terms on one side of the equation to simplify it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you apply the distributive property to solve equations?

Back

You apply the distributive property by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses, then simplifying the equation.

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