Adding Linear Expressions

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable. It can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to add linear expressions?

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Adding linear expressions involves combining like terms to simplify the expression. This means you add the coefficients of the same variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the sum of (3x + 5) + (2x + 1)?

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5x + 6

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you combine like terms in linear expressions?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the sum of (7k + 9) + (4k - 3)?

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11k + 6

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (-m + 3) + (7m - 1)?

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6m + 2

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the sum of (5 - t) + (3t + 2)?

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2t + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms?

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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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What is the coefficient in the expression 4x + 7?

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The coefficient is 4, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. In the expression 3x + 5, the number 5 is a constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B