Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 3(2x + 4)

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6x + 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 5x + 3x

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8x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the like terms in the expression: 2x + 3y + 4x - 5y

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The like terms are 2x and 4x, and 3y and -5y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 7y - 2y + 3y

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8y

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -2(3x + 4)?

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-6x - 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 4(3x - 2) + 2(5x + 1)

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26x - 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

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The coefficient is 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B