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Sometimes this number is invisible number in front of a variable or parenthesis.
The number 1.
Simplify by combining like terms.
5a+ 6a
11a
Simplify by combining like terms.
8b + 3 - 2b
6b + 3
Are the expressions equivalent?
2d - 3f - 5d - 5f
-9f + f - d - 2d
yes
What holiday is on November 27?
Thanksgiving
An expression does not have this symbol.
An equal sign
Simplify by combining like terms.
3n + 4 + 6n + 3
9n + 7
Simplify by combining like terms.
3m - m - 8n + 2 + 10n
2m + 2n + 2
Are the expressions equivalent?
-6u + 8 + 9 + 7u
3 u + 8 - u - u
no
What is the name of the Principal of Mustang Middle School?
Mrs. Collins
What is the first step in simplifying an expression.
Add the Opposite
Simplify by combining like terms.
2x + 5y + 8y + x
3x + 13y
Simplify by combining like terms.
9x + 4w - (x - 2) + w
5w + 8x + 2
Simplify by combining like terms.
3.8x - 5.1y - 8x + 2.4y
-4.2x + -2.7y
how many hours are in the month of July?
744 hours
The second step (Property) in simplifying expressions, that requires multiplication.
What is the Distributive Property? or
What is the Santa Hat?
Simplify by combining like terms.
6j + 8(k + 10k) + j
7j +88k
Simplify by combining like terms.
-2 + 6n - 3 - 5n
n + -5
Simplify by combining like terms.
-2/3a - 1/3a + 5/6b + 2a
a + 5/6b
What do the stars represent on the on the American flag?
The 50 states.