MT 7.2A +/- Algebraic Expressions

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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. It does not have an equality sign.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same. For example, 3x + 5x = 8x.

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What is the coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in a term. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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What is the process of distributing in algebra?

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Distributing involves multiplying a term outside of parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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