Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same. For example, 3x + 5x = 8x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: -r - 10r

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-11r

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Simplify: 19p - 6p + p

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14p

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Simplify: 7s - 2s + 10

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5s + 10

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Simplify: 12p + 15 - 13 - 11p

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p + 2

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Simplify: 6e - 9 + 10e

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16e - 9

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What is the coefficient in the expression 4x + 7?

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The coefficient is 4, which is the number multiplying the variable x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B