Simplifying Expressions
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Objective
I can simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms and using the distributive property.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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When simplifying algebraic expressions with parentheses, always use the distributive property to remove the parentheses before combining like terms.
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When distributing a number to an expression in parentheses, multiply the number by each term inside the parentheses, paying attention to signs.
- 3
When writing simplified expressions, list variable terms first, in order from greatest to least exponents, then list constant terms last.
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Practice
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Simplify the expression: 5 + 3(x + 2).
Combine like terms to simplify: 7y - 3y + 2.
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Exit ticket
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“Simplify the following expression: 5 + 3(2x - 4)”
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