6th Grade Simplify Expressions

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What is the process of simplifying the expression 3x + 6 + 7x?

Back

Combine like terms: 3x + 7x = 10x, so the simplified expression is 10x + 6.

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y?

Back

Combine x terms: 3x + 2x = 5x; Combine y terms: 3y - 7y = -4y. The result is 5x - 4y.

Front

How many terms are in the expression 2x - 4y + 8?

Back

There are 3 terms: 2x, -4y, and 8.

Front

What is the simplified form of the expression 3a + 2 + a?

Back

Combine like terms: 3a + a = 4a, so the simplified expression is 4a + 2.

Front

Identify the constant term in the expression 4n + 6 - 5n.

Back

The constant term is 6.

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What are like terms?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is a term in an algebraic expression?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the expression 5x + 3 - 2x + 4.

Back

Combine like terms: (5x - 2x) + (3 + 4) = 3x + 7.

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 7x?

Back

The coefficient is 7.