Combining operations to simplify linear expressions

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Simplify by combining like terms: -5(x + 4)

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-5x - 20

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A ______________ is a number multiplied by a variable.

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coefficient

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A(n) _________________________ is a letter that represents a quantity.

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variable

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Simplify by combining like terms: 3x + 2x

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5x

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Find the sum: (3d - 5) + (d + 3)

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4d - 2

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest power of the variable is one.

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Simplify: 2x + 3x - 4

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5x - 4

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What is the coefficient in the expression 7y + 2?

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7 is the coefficient of y.