Exploring Adding and Subtracting Linear Expressions

What is the first step in simplifying linear expressions?

• Distributing coefficients

• Subtracting variables

• Combining like terms

• Adding constants

When simplifying the expression 4(3x + 7), what is the result after distribution?

• 12x + 28

• 4x + 7

• 3x + 28

• 12x + 7

How do you handle subtraction in linear expressions?

• By adding the terms directly

• By converting it to addition of the opposite

• By multiplying the terms

• By ignoring the negative sign

What is the result of combining 2x and 3x?

• 6x

• 0x

• 5x

• 1x

In the expression 2x + (-7) + 3x + 12, what is the combined constant term?

• 12

• 7

• 19

• 5

What is the result of distributing -1 to the expression 2x + 7?

• -2x + 7

• 2x + 7

• 2x - 7

• -2x - 7

What is the result of combining 4x and -2x?

• 2x

• -2x

• 0x

• 6x

What is the result of distributing 3 to the expression (x + 5)?

• 3x + 5

• 3x + 15

• x + 15

• 3x + 5x

What is the result of combining 8x and 3x?

• 11x

• 5x

• 15x

• 10x

What is the result of combining -20x and 6x?

• 26x

• -14x

• -26x

• 14x