Algebraic Expressions

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A ______________ is a number multiplied by a variable.

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coefficient

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Simplify the expression: -5(x + 4)

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-5x - 20

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

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-5y + 34

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Simplify the expression: -6k - 9k

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-15k

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Combine like terms: 2x + 6y - 4y + 5 - 3 + 4y + 8x

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10x + 6y + 2

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations.

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What are like terms?

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

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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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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.