Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms

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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 number by a sum or difference.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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Combine like terms: 2x + 3x + 4

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5x + 4

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Use the Distributive Property and simplify: 5(3x + 2)

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15x + 10

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What is the result of combining like terms: 7y - 2y + 4?

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5y + 4

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Factor the expression: 6x + 9

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3(2x + 3)

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What is the result of -4m + 9m?

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5m

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Distribute and combine like terms: 3(2x + 4) + 5

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6x + 12 + 5 = 6x + 17