Simplifying Expressions

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What expression shows 7 more than triple a number?

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3x + 7

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Simplify the expression: ¼ ( 20n - 4)

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5n - 1

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How is the number 9 best described in the expression 9m + 3n + 4?

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coefficient

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Add these expressions: (x+5) + (2x+10)

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3x + 15

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Simplify: -6(7n - 6) + 4n

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-38n + 36

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.