Combining Like Terms

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, representing how many times the variable is multiplied.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Evaluate the expression: 8 · j - 10, where j = 7.

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46

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How many terms are in the expression: q + 4r - 18 + 2^3 - 1?

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5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify: 10w + 3d + 3w + d.

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13w + 4d

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the coefficient of r in the expression: q + 4r - 18 + 2^3 - 1?

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4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Evaluate: 2 + (4 x 5).

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22

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1