PA Chapter 4.2

Question 1

To simplify algebraic expressions:

Answer 1

• use distributive property to remove parentheses
• combine like terms
  ~add/subtract coefficients or constants
  ~DO NOT ADD EXPONENTS
  ~don’t forget the variable

Question 2

Descending order

Answer 2

Written with algebraic expressions first followed by constants last

Question 3

10x+9x

Answer 3

Like

Question 4

6y+6m

Answer 4

Not like

Question 5

5(3x -2y) + 3x + 10y

Answer 5

15x-10y+3x+10y

18x+0y