Combining Like Terms & Distributive Property Practice for Test

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

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9v + 14

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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Simplify the expression: 7x² - 9x + x - 12 + 5x² + 3

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12x² - 8x - 9

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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, separated by addition or subtraction.

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Simplify the expression: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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What is the result of subtracting 5x from 3x?

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-2x

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How do you identify the number of terms in an expression?

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Count the number of distinct parts in the expression separated by '+' or '-' signs.

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How many terms are in the expression: 4a - 2b + 8 - 3a - 4b?

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5

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x²?

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The coefficient is 5, which is the number multiplying the variable.