Simplifying Expressions

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

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10 - 6x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 5(y + 6) + 4

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5y + 34

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 4a + 9 + a

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5a + 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 6b + 7b - 10

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13b - 10

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 6x + 3(-2 - x) - 4

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3x - 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or y) that represents an unknown value.

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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, like 5 or -3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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The first step is to apply the distributive property if there are parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3