Simplifying algebraic expressions

Simplify 8x + 6 - 8x + 1

7

Algebra

The branch of mathematics that involves expressions with variables

Power

The little number at the top right corner of a number or variable

Term

parts of an expression which is added or subtracted

Quotient

result when dividing two numbers

Simplify -5x - 7x + x

-11x

Simplify x - 5 - 2x + 5

-x

Simplify 7x - 1 - 9x + 5

-2x + 4

Simplify 4x + 5x + x

10x

Simplify 8x + 3 + 4x

12x + 3

Simplify 5x - 6 - 8 + 7x

12x - 14

Simplify 12x - 8 + 4x + x

17x - 8

Simplify 7x - 5x - 6

2x - 6

Simplify -x - 3x + 8x + 4

4x + 4

Simplify 6x - 7 + 2x + 7

8x

Simplify 3x + 6x

9x

Variable

A letter which represents a number

Constant

A number by itself that doesn't have a variable

Coefficient

A number that is before a variable

Algebraic Expression

An expression that contains variables, numbers, and at least one operation

Simplest Form

An expression that has no more like terms to combine

Like Terms

Contain the same variables to the same powers. (ex: 3x and 6x)

Simplify 9x - 8x

x