Distributive Property, Factoring & Combining Like Terms Test

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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 two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify: 5(2x + 6)

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10x + 30

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 9x + 5(x + 3)

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14x + 15

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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Simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is one that has the same value as another expression, even though it may look different.

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Simplify: 8(5f - 7) + 3f

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43f - 56

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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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Simplify: -2(2x + 3) + 2(x - 5)

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-2x - 16