Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. It does not have an equality sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically written in the form 'expression1 = expression2'.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Simplify: −4p − (1 − 6p)

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2p − 1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: −6(a + 8)

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−6a - 48

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Factor: 6a + 20

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2(3a + 10)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify: 9 + 5r − 9r

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−4r + 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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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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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B