Simplifying 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 (like +, -, *, /).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 each term inside a parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 5(x + 2) + 2x

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7x + 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Combine like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 9x² + 14x - x² + 6x

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8x² + 20x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Use the distributive property to simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What are terms in an expression?

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Terms are the parts of an expression that are added or subtracted. For example, in 3x + 4, 3x and 4 are terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform any operations to make the expression as concise as possible.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1