Simplying Algebraic Expressions

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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 each term inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Factor the expression: 8x + 40

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8(x + 5)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: -9(x - 5)

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-9x + 45

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: (10x + 2) - (8x - 4)

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2x + 6

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are 'like terms'?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Can you simplify 3x + 7?

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No, you can't add them because they are not 'like terms.'

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining like terms: n - 10 + 9n - 3?

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10n - 13

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression: 5x + 3x - 2?

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Combine like terms: 5x + 3x = 8x, so the expression simplifies to 8x - 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of the expression: 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12 (using the Distributive Property).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3