Adding Linear Expressions

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable raised to the first power.

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How do you combine like terms in linear expressions?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the sum of (-m + 3) + (7m – 1)?

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6m + 2

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What is the sum of (3x + 5) + (2x + 1)?

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5x + 6

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What is the sum of (6 - k) + (4k + 1)?

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3k + 7

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What is the sum of (−x + 8) + (−5x − 1)?

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−6x + 7

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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 a coefficient in a linear expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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What is the constant term in the expression 3x + 5?

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The constant term is 5.

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.