Linear Expressions

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable raised to the first power.

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What is the process of simplifying a linear expression?

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To simplify a linear expression, combine like terms and perform any arithmetic operations.

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What does GCF stand for in algebra?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of 15b and 27?

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The GCF of 15b and 27 is 3.

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What is the result of (10x + 2) - (8x - 4)?

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The result is 2x + 6.

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What is the first step in factoring the expression 5k - 75?

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The first step is to identify the common factor, which is 5.

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What is the factored form of 5k - 75?

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The factored form is 5(k - 15).

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What is the result of (5x - 6) - (x + 2)?

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The result is 4x - 8.

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What are like terms in an expression?

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

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 5x?

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You combine like terms by adding the coefficients: 3x + 5x = 8x.