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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.

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