Collecting Like Terms - Simplifying Algebraic Expressions!

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What does it mean to collect like terms in algebra?

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Collecting like terms means combining terms that have the same variable raised to the same power to simplify an expression.

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Simplify the expression: 3a + 5a.

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8a

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Simplify the expression: 7m - 2m.

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5m

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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Simplify the expression: 4x + 6x - 2x.

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8x

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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Simplify the expression: 10y - 3y + 2y.

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9y

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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Simplify the expression: 12b + 4b - 5b.

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11b