Simplifying Equations

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Simplify the expression: 6(x + -2)

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6x - 12

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

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10 - 6x

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Simplify the expression: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Simplify the expression: 6 + 2(7x - 3)

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14x

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Simplify the expression: 10x + 7 - 2x - 2

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8x + 5

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What is the distributive property?

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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 a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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Identify and apply the distributive property if necessary.