1.1AB: Simplifying Expressions

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What is a part of a mathematical expression separated by addition or subtraction symbols?

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Term

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What is a combination of numbers, operations, and variables which can be evaluated for a given value of the variables?

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Expression

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3

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8

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-3x and -8x

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What is the definition of a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What are like terms?

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

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What is the process of combining like terms called?

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Simplifying an expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parts.