Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Flashcard

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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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. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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

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How do you find the perimeter of a figure with sides represented by variables?

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Add the expressions for all sides together. For example, if the sides are 2c, 3c, 2c, and 3c, the perimeter is 2c + 3c + 2c + 3c = 10c.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.