Recap: Like Terms
Part of the Expressions & Data section of Coddy's Pre-Algebra journey. Lesson 21 of 52.
Challenge
Simplify 3(2x - 1) - 4x + 5. Expand first, then combine like terms.
Try it yourself
3(2x - 1) - 4x + 5
Simplify the expression
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1Variables and Expressions
What a Variable IsWriting ExpressionsExpressions from StoriesTwo OperationsRecap: Expressions4Combining Like Terms
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Substituting a ValueNegative InputsPowers in ExpressionsFormulasRecap: Evaluating5Patterns and Sequences
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