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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 3(10 - 8x)

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30 - 24x

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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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Simplify the expression: 4 + (-7) - 10x + 5x

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-5x - 3

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the coefficient in the term -24x?

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The coefficient is -24, which is the number that multiplies the variable x.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

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The result of adding two negative numbers is always negative.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.