algebra- simplification Flashcards
What is the process of combining like terms in algebra called?
Simplification
True or False: 3x + 5x = 8x.
True
Simplify the expression: 2a + 3a.
5a
What do you call a term that consists of a number and a variable?
Coefficient
Fill in the blank: The expression 4y - 2y simplifies to ___ .
2y
What is the simplified form of 5(x + 2)?
5x + 10
True or False: The expression 7(x - 3) + 4x can be simplified to 11x - 21.
True
What is the first step in simplifying the expression 3(x + 4) - 2(x - 1)?
Distribute the numbers outside the parentheses.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a like term of 4xy? A) 2x B) 4y C) 3xy D) 5x
C) 3xy
Simplify the expression: 6m + 4n - 2m + 5n.
4m + 9n
What is the simplified form of the expression 2(a + b) + 3(a - b)?
5a + b
True or False: You can combine the terms 2x and 3y.
False
Fill in the blank: The expression 8 - 3x + 2 + 5x simplifies to ___ .
10 + 2x
What do you call an expression that has no like terms and cannot be simplified further?
Simplified expression
True or False: The expression 4x - 2x + 3y can be simplified to 2x + 3y.
True
What is the result of simplifying the expression 10 - (2 + 3) + 5?
10
Multiple Choice: What is the simplified form of 2(3x + 4) - 4? A) 6x + 4 B) 6x + 8 C) 6x + 4 D) 8x + 4
C) 6x + 4
Simplify the expression: 12x - 4 - 3x + 8.
9x + 4
Fill in the blank: The expression 5x + 3x - 2x simplifies to ___ .
6x
What is the coefficient in the term 7ab?
7
True or False: The expression 2(x + 3) + 5x can be simplified to 5x + 6.
False
What is the simplified form of 3(2x + 1) - 4?
6x - 1
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cannot be combined with 5x? A) 3x B) 2y C) 4x D) 1
B) 2y
