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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CCSS.7.EE.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, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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a = -1

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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x = -4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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m = 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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x = 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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n = -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a like term?

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A like term is a term that has the same variable raised to the same power as another term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B