Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 5g^3 + 2, the constant is 2.

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How do you simplify the expression a - 8 - 10?

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Combine like terms to get a - 18.

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If s represents the number of shirts, how would you express 'eight plus triple the number of shirts'?

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The expression is 8 + 3s.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value. For example, in the expression 3w + 2w - (-7w), the variable is w.

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What is the result of simplifying -r - 10r?

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The simplified expression is -11r.

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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, 2x and 3x are like terms.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 5g^3 + 2?

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The coefficient is the number in front of the variable. In this case, the coefficient of g^3 is 5.

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 4x + 3x - 2?

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Combine 4x and 3x to get 7x, resulting in 7x - 2.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.