Adding Linear Expressions

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest exponent of the variable is one. It can be written in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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How do you combine like terms in linear expressions?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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What is the sum of (3d - 5) + (d + 3)?

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4d - 2

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What is the sum of (5 - t) + (3t + 2)?

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2t + 7

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What is the sum of (-m + 3) + (7m - 1)?

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6m + 2

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What is the sum of 2(x + 3) + 3(3x - 2)?

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11x

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length x and width 3?

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The perimeter is 2(x + 3).

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If x = 3, what is the perimeter of the rectangle with expression 2(x + 3)?

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12 units.

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What is the perimeter of a figure with the expression 16x - 8?

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The perimeter is calculated by substituting the value of x into the expression.

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What does it mean to simplify a linear expression?

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To simplify a linear expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.