Linear Expressions

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest power of the variable is one. It can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

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9v + 14

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What is the process to combine like terms in an expression?

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To combine like terms, identify terms that have the same variable raised to the same power and add or subtract their coefficients.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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Find the value of: −2¼−3⅞

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−6⅛

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 7

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x = 2

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What is the distributive property?

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

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Solve: (x + 9y + 5) – (-8x + 4y – 7)

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9x + 5y + 12

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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 expression.