Chapter 3 Big Ideas Review

Front

What is the result of (2x + 4) + (3x + 5)?

Back

5x + 9

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How many terms are in the expression 3x + 9x + 2x^2?

Back

4

Front

Distribute 3(x + 4). What is the result?

Back

3x + 12

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Identify the like terms in the expression 3x + 9x + 2x^2.

Back

3x, 9x

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What is the result of -0.5(4x + 8)?

Back

-2x - 4

Front

Define 'like terms' in algebra.

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What does it mean to distribute in algebra?

Back

To distribute means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside.

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

Back

7 is the coefficient.

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What is the constant term in the expression 4x + 5?

Back

5 is the constant term.

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How do you combine like terms?

Back

Add or subtract the coefficients of like terms.