Combine Like Terms and Distributive Property Test

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

Back

Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

Front

Simplify: 3x + 4x

Back

7x

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Simplify: 2a + 3a - a

Back

4a

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Distribute: 4(2x + 5)

Back

8x + 20

Front

What is the result of distributing -3 to (x - 4)?

Back

-3x + 12

Front

Combine like terms: 5y + 3 - 2y + 7

Back

3y + 10

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Distribute: 6(2y + 1)

Back

12y + 6

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2(3x + 4) + 5x?

Back

First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

Simplify: 7(2 + 3h) - 4h

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21h + 14