Algebraic Expressions and Equations

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Which of the following is equivalent to 9(5c + 4)?

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45c + 36

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Simplify: 5x - 6x - 8x + 7

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-9x + 7

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Solve for a: 22 + 2a = 37 + 6 + a

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21

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Solve for x: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

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What is an algebraic expression?

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

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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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 reduce it to its simplest form.

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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 distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.