Simplify algebra expressions

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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. 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: 7 + 3(1 - 2x)

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-6x + 10

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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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Simplify the expression: -6x + 4(-x - 3)

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-10x - 12

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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 an expression or equation.

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Simplify the expression: 3(2x + 1) + 2(x - 4)

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8x - 5

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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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Simplify the expression: -9(14p - 8) - 4p

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-130p + 72

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What is the purpose of simplifying algebraic expressions?

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The purpose is to make expressions easier to work with and to solve equations more efficiently.

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

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14x