Let's Combine Like Terms!
Combine Like Terms:
4a + 5a
9a
What does "distribute" mean in Algebra?
to multiply (or to hand out)!
Fill in the Blank: A negative number + a negative number = a _______ number
negative
Combine Like Terms:
x + 5x
6x
Distribute:
2(a - 7)
2a - 14
10 - 13 = ?
-3
Combine Like Terms:
8b - 4 + 7b - 3
15b - 7
Distribute:
5(x + 3)
5x + 15
Fill in the Blank: A negative number divided by a negative number = a _______ number
positive
Combine Like Terms:
5b - 4b + 3 + 12 + 3b
4b + 15
Distribute:
-2 (x + 4)
-2x - 8
5(-4)
-20
Combine Like Terms:
5d + 3e + e + 8d
13d + 4e
Distribute:
-(x-2)
-x+2
5 - (-4)
9