Distributive and combine like terms

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What are variables in an expression?

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Variables are symbols (like x, y, or z) that represent unknown values in mathematical expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as -10 in the expression y + 5x - 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves 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, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 5x + 3x.

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8x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 4y - 2y + 7.

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2y + 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(2x + 4).

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6x + 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -2(x + y)?

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-2x - 2y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Combine like terms: 7a + 3b - 2a + 5b.

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5a + 8b.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1