COMBINE LIKE TERMS Flashcard Review A

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What does it mean to combine like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms means 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 the expression for the final cost of h hamburgers at Frank's Fast Food with a $0.75 coupon?

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Simplify the expression: 14z - 17z

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The simplified expression is -3z.

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What is the simplified form of 2x + 1 + 7x?

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The simplified form is 9x + 1.

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How do you represent 'half a number x plus 4' in algebraic expression?

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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The simplified expression is 2a + 2b + 4.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing any possible operations.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.