Simplifying 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 two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 7 + 3(1 - 2x)

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10 - 6x

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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 the expression: 9z - 21 - 3z + 10

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6z - 11

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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 the expression: 6b + 7b - 10

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13b - 10

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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Simplify the expression: 6(x + -2)

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6x - 12

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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Simplify the expression: 27 ÷ 3 + (15 - 4) x 4

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