Distribute and combine

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 2(x + 3) + 4.

Back

2x + 6 + 4 = 2x + 10.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Simplify the expression: 3x + 4x - 2x.

Back

5x.

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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Solve for x: 5x + 3 = 18.

Back

x = 3.

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

Back

The coefficient is 7, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

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Simplify the expression: 4a + 2b - 3a + 5b.

Back

a + 7b.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3 = 5?

Back

Add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

Solve the equation: 3(x - 2) = 12.

Back

x = 6.