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Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
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What is an algebraic expression?

A phrase with numbers, letters & operations

In the term −3x-3x, what is the coefficient?

−3-3

What is the coefficient in the term xx?

11

What are like terms?

Terms with same variables & same powers

Which pair are like terms?

2x22x^2 and 3x23x^2

Why are 3x23x^2 and 3x3x not like terms?

Different powers of xx

What can you do with like terms?

Add or subtract them

When combining like terms, what stays unchanged?

The variable part

What is 2x+5x2x + 5x simplified?

7x7x

Expanding brackets means what?

Multiply inside by outside

What does a(b+c)a(b + c) equal using the distributive property?

ab+acab + ac

How can you check your simplified answer?

Substitute a simple value like x=1x = 1

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