Simplifying Expressions

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What is the process of combining like terms in an expression?

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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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Simplify the expression: 4a + 9 + a

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5a + 9

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In the expression 3y + 5, what is the 5 known as?

Back

Constant term

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Simplify the expression: g + g + g + g + g + g + g

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7g

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Simplify the expression: 3 - 2a + 3a + 5a

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6a + 3

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant term in an expression?

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A constant term is a fixed value that does not change.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parts.

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2x + 3x - 4?

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Combine like terms: 2x + 3x = 5x.