Fall 8th Math Benchmark Review #2

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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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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Solve for n: -4(8 + 5n) = 8. What is n?

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n = -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If the length of a rectangle is 12x and the width is 1, what is the area?

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Area = 12x - 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Combine like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y. What is the result?

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5x - 4y.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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: -9(14p - 8) - 4p. What is the result?

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-130p + 72.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a like term in algebra?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: -6x + 4(-x - 3). What is the result?

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-10x - 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in solving an equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation, which may include distributing and combining like terms.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B