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: 4(4 - x)

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16 - 4x

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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: 4x² - 3x + 11 - 2x

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4x² - 5x + 11

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to distribute the multiplication across the terms inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 9 + 5m - 4

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5m + 5

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining the like terms 3x + 4x?

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7x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 2x + 3(x + 3)

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5x + 9

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3