Simplifying Expressions

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Simplify the expression: 19 - (3 - 5b)

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16 + 5b

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Simplify the expression: -8(3 + 4w)

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-24 - 32w

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Simplify the expression: 6 + 2(7x - 3)

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14x

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Simplify the expression: 9z - 21 - 3z + 10

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6z - 11

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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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 coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression?

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Identify and apply the distributive property if necessary.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression: 4x + 3x?

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7x