Combining like-terms and distributive property

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

Evaluate the expression: 3 + 4 + 5

Back

12

Front

Combine like terms: 2x + 3x

Back

5x

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

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

Front

Evaluate the expression: 2m + 3p when m = 4 and p = 5

Back

26

Front

Distribute: 4(3x + 2)

Back

12x + 8

Front

Combine like terms: 7y + 2y - 3y

Back

6y

Front

What is a like term?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Evaluate: 5(2 + 3)

Back

25

Front

Distribute and combine: 2(3x + 4) + 5x

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11x + 8