Simplifying Expressions with Distributive Property

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Simplify the expression: 2(3x - 1) + 3(2x + 4)

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12x + 10

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A number with no variable is called a...

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Constant

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Simplify the expression: 4(3x + 2) - 2(4x - 1)

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4x + 10

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These have the same variable and can, therefore, be combined...

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Like Terms

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Simplify the expression: 2(4x + 3) - 3(2x - 1)

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2x + 9

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The property that allows you to multiply a sum by multiplying each addend separately is called...

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Distributive Property

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In the expression 5x + 3, what is the coefficient of x?

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5

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What do you call the result of combining like terms?

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Simplified Expression

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Simplify the expression: 3(2x + 5) + 4(3x - 2)

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18x + 7

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2(5x + 4)?

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Distribute 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.