Combine Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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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: 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x

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11 + 3x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: -9n + 12n + 7

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3n + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 3x - 5x

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-2x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining the like terms 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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9v + 14

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the importance of combining like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to solve and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable. For example, in 5x, 5 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B