Equivalent Expressions - Combine Like Terms & Distributive Prop

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression for all values of the variable(s) involved.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of distributing 5(2x + 6)?

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10x + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Combine like terms: 3x + 5 + 2x + 7.

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5x + 12

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of distributing 4(3x - 5)?

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12x - 20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Choose the equivalent expression for: 2(r + y).

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2r + 2y

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Distribute and then combine like terms: 2(4x + 7) + 3x.

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11x + 14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What are coefficients in algebra?

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Coefficients are the numerical factors in front of variables in a term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B