Math Problem Statement

Simplify each expression by combining like terms: 1) p + 4 + 3p - 3, 2) 3 + h + 6 + 2h, 5) 4h + 3h + 23h - 7.

Solution

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Problem 1: p+4+3p3p + 4 + 3p - 3

  • Combine like terms:
    • Combine pp and 3p3p: p+3p=4pp + 3p = 4p
    • Combine constants 44 and 3-3: 43=14 - 3 = 1

Final Simplified Expression: 4p+14p + 1


Problem 2: 3+h+6+2h3 + h + 6 + 2h

  • Combine like terms:
    • Combine hh and 2h2h: h+2h=3hh + 2h = 3h
    • Combine constants 33 and 66: 3+6=93 + 6 = 9

Final Simplified Expression: 9+3h9 + 3h


Problem 5: 4h+3h+23h74h + 3h + 23h - 7

  • Combine like terms:
    • Combine 4h4h, 3h3h, and 23h23h: 4h+3h+23h=30h4h + 3h + 23h = 30h
    • The constant 7-7 remains as is.

Final Simplified Expression: 30h730h - 7


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Follow-up Questions

  1. How do you identify "like terms" in an expression?
  2. Can you combine terms with different variables, like 3x+4y3x + 4y?
  3. How do constants behave when simplifying algebraic expressions?
  4. What happens when combining terms with opposite signs (e.g., 5x3x5x - 3x)?
  5. What is the purpose of simplifying algebraic expressions?

Tip: Always double-check your work by reviewing each group of terms after combining, to ensure no terms are missed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplifying Expressions
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting coefficients of variables and constants separately.

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8