Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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7. The Distributive Property
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Exercise 75 Page 51

Remember, only like terms can be combined.

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The first step in simplifying this expression is to identify which, if any, terms can be combined. Remember, only like terms — constant terms or terms with the same variable — can be combined. 6 yz+2 yz-8 yz In this case, we have three yz-terms, so to simplify the expression we will combine like terms.
6yz+2yz-8yz
6 * yz+2 * yz - 8 * yz
( 6+2-8 ) yz
0 * yz
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