Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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In the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11, what is the number 11 an example of?

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Constant.

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How many terms are in the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11?

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3.

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Simplify: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4.

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Identify the like terms in the expression 7x + 8 - 6x² + 2x.

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7x and 2x.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often represented by letters like x or y.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as the number 11 in the expression 5x³ - 7x + 11.