5.6 Add Linear Expressions
Objective:​ to add linear expressions
Vocabulary:
❏linear expression​ - an algebraic expression in which the
variable is raised to the first power.
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Examples:
a)
(3x − 5) + (2x − 3)
b)
(2x − 4) + (3x − 7)
c)
(x − 1) + (2x + 3)
d)
(x − 4) + (− 2x + 1)
e)
6(x + 7) + (x + 3)
f)
(12x + 19) + 2(x − 10)
g)
HW: Homework practice worksheet p.82
Skills practice worksheet p.81
Guided practice:
1. 3x + 4
2. 16x − 26
3. (11x+4)yd; 37yd
4. You combine the like terms when adding or simplifying
linear expressions.
Examples Answer Key:
a) 5x − 8
b) 5x − 11
c) 3x + 2
d) − x − 3
e) 7x + 45
f)
14x − 1
g) (6x + 4) ft.; 46ft