Subtracting Expressions

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 2 times the difference of a number and 11 (Use t to represent the unknown number)

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2(t - 11)

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Simplify the expression: (-4a + 5b – 7) – (5a + 3b)

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-9a + 2b - 7

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What is the result of (8x + 7) - (8x + 7)?

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0

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Simplify the expression: (5x - 6) - (x + 2)

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4x - 8

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What is the result of (10x + 2) - (8x - 4)?

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2x + 6

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Define 'expression' in mathematics.

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

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What does 'subtracting expressions' mean?

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It refers to the process of taking one algebraic expression away from another.

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What is the first step in subtracting algebraic expressions?

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Distribute the negative sign to the second expression.

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What is the result of combining like terms in an expression?

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It simplifies the expression by merging terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a 'variable' in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.