Combining Like Terms & Distributive Property Flashcard

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What is combining like terms?

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Combining like terms is the process of simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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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Simplify: 7x + 6x

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13x

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Simplify: 11a + 11a

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22a

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Simplify: -n + 4(n + 1)

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3n + 4

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Evaluate: 7x(2 - 5)

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-21x

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Evaluate: 2x(6 - 8)

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-4x

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable and exponent, such as 3x and 5x.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) that represents a value.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term, such as 4 in 4x.