Combining Like-terms and Solving Equations Practice

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

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x = 4

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the result of simplifying -r - 10r?

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-11r

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What is the first step in solving the equation -3(f - 8) = 39?

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Distribute -3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the solution to the equation 5(x - 3) = 40?

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x = 11

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How do you simplify the expression m + 9 - 4m?

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Combine like terms to get -3m + 9.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does it mean for two terms to be 'like terms'?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, allowing them to be combined.

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What is the process of solving an equation?

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The process involves isolating the variable by performing operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.