Equivalent Expressions

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What are equivalent expressions?

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Expressions that have the same value for all values of the variable(s).

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Simplify the expression: x + 5x + x + 12

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7x + 12

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What is the process of combining like terms?

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The process of adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To rewrite it in a simpler form with fewer terms.

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Simplify the expression: 6x + 8y + 2x

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8x + 8y

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: 6x + 8y - 2x - y

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4x + 7y

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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Identify and combine like terms.

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Rewrite the expression: 4x + 3 + 3x + 8 + 4

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7x + 15