6. EE. 3&4

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

Back

Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables involved.

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How do you simplify the expression 3x + 5x?

Back

You combine like terms to get 8x.

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What is the area formula for a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is given by the formula: Area = 1/2 (base x height).

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change or vary.

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How do you solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2 to find x = 4.

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What is the first step in solving the equation -3(k + 4) + 9?

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Distribute -3 to both k and 4, resulting in -3k - 12 + 9.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

Back

Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the result of combining like terms in the expression 10x - 7x + 4?

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The result is 3x + 4.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.