Simplifying Expressions

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Simplify the expression: 6(x + -2)

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6x - 12

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Simplify the expression: -12n - (-13n)

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n

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Simplify the expression: -(-x + 2) - 4x

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-3x - 2

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Simplify the expression: 3(5 + 3x) - 4x

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5x + 15

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Simplify the expression: 7 + 3(1 - 2x)

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10 - 6x

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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The first step is to apply the distributive property if there are parentheses.