Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
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1-9 <strong>Simplifying</strong> <strong>Algebraic</strong> <strong>Expressions</strong><br />
Course 2<br />
Check It Out: Example 2<br />
Simplify. Justify your steps using the<br />
Commutative, Associative, and Distributive<br />
Properties when necessary.<br />
A. 5y + 3y<br />
5y + 3y<br />
8y<br />
B. 2(x 2 – 13x) + 6<br />
5y and 3y are like terms.<br />
Add the coefficients.<br />
2 2x – 26x + 6 Distributive Property.<br />
There are no like terms to combine.