Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property Equations Review

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an algebraic 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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a = -1

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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r = 0

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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m = 2

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose of solving equations is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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p = -12

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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x = 4