Simplifying using Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 3(9 + 2d) + 4d

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27 + 10d

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves 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: 9x + 5(x + 3)

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14x + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 2x and 5x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 4(4 - x)

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16 - 4x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining 4x^2 - 3x + 11 - 2x?

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4x^2 - 5x + 11

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the purpose of the Distributive Property in algebra?

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The Distributive Property helps simplify expressions and solve equations by allowing you to eliminate parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3