Combining like terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of simplifying -10x + 15 - 3x + 2?

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-13x + 17

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying -8(6x + 3)?

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-48x - 24

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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

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10x - 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Define 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, separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a 'coefficient' in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in algebra?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1