Equivalent Expressions and Properties

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What are equivalent expressions?

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Equivalent expressions are expressions that have the same value for all values of the variable(s) involved.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped when adding does not change their sum. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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The Associative Property of Multiplication states that the way in which numbers are grouped when multiplying does not change their product. For example, (a × b) × c = a × (b × c).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Provide an example of the Commutative Property of Addition.

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An example of the Commutative Property of Addition is: a + b = b + a.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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Provide an example of the Commutative Property of Multiplication.

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An example of the Commutative Property of Multiplication is: a × b = b × a.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that the order in which two numbers are added does not change their sum.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Commutative Property of Multiplication?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that the order in which two numbers are multiplied does not change their product.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you determine if two expressions are equivalent?

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To determine if two expressions are equivalent, simplify both expressions and see if they yield the same value for all variable inputs.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the difference between the Associative and Commutative Properties?

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The Associative Property deals with grouping of numbers, while the Commutative Property deals with the order of numbers.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is an example of using the Associative Property in an expression?

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An example is: (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D