2-4 The Distributive Property Used for multiplying a sum or difference by a number. Distributive Property:
I. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions An algebraic expression in simplest form: 1.) has no grouping symbols 2.) has no like terms Ex 1:
Ex 2: Using the Multiplication Property of -1
Def: In an algebraic expression, a term is a number, a variable, or the product of a number and one or more variables. Def: A constant is a term that has no variable. Def: A coefficient is a numerical factor of a term.
Def: Like terms have the same variable factors.
Ex 3: Combining Like Terms
Writing an Expression