Distributive Property and Combine 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 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 the expression: 2(x + 4) + 3(2x - 5)

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8x - 7

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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: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 2x and 3x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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

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2a + 2b + 4

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 5x + 3y + 5 + 4x + 3y + y + 8

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9x + 7y + 13

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -1(8 - m)?

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m - 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms simplifies expressions, making them easier to solve and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1