Simplying Algebraic Expressions

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What is the process of simplifying algebraic expressions?

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The process of simplifying algebraic expressions involves combining like terms and performing operations to reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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

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3x + 2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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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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Simplify the expression: (10x + 2) - (8x - 4)

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2x + 6

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 and exponent.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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9v + 14

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number?

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Simplify the expression: (x + 9y + 5) – (-8x + 4y – 7)

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9x + 5y + 12

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B