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: 6(x + -2)

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6x - 12

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 4(x + 2) + 6x

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10x + 8

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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: 6 + 2(7x - 3)

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14x - 6

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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Simplify: 5a + 2b + 6a + 4b

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11a + 6b

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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Simplify: 8x - 2(x + 3)

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6x - 6