Combine 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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Simplify the expression: 5a + 2a + 2a

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9a

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a like term?

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A like term is a term that has the same variable and exponent as another term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Simplify the expression: 5x + 3x - 9

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8x - 9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in combining like terms?

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Identify and group the like terms in the expression.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: -9n + 12n + 7

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3n + 7

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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9v + 14

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What do you do with constants when combining like terms?

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Add or subtract them as you would with regular numbers.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the importance of combining like terms in algebra?

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It simplifies expressions, making them easier to solve and understand.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1