Adding and Subtracting Expressions

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What is the Distributive Property?

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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(2x + 4)

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6x + 12

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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: 5x + 3x - 2

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8x - 2

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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Simplify the expression: (x + 2) + (3x - 5)

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4x - 3

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What is the result of subtracting (8x - 4) from (10x + 2)?

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2x + 6

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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

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-6x + 8

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What is the result of adding (2x - 6) and (4x - 4)?

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6x - 10