Adding Like Terms

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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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In the expression 5x + 6, what is the coefficient?

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5

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What does it mean to add like terms?

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Adding like terms means combining terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the result of combining the like terms 3x + 5x?

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8x

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What is the equivalent expression for 4x + 28?

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4(x + 7)

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How do you distribute in the expression 5(a + 6)?

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You multiply 5 by both a and 6 to get 5a + 30.

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What is the result of distributing (b + 8)5?

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5b + 40

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In the expression 8r - 3, what is the coefficient of r?

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8

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.