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What is the equation represented by the model: Sam had some books and then received 3 more as a gift. Now he has a total of 12 books?

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b + 3 = 12

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Simplify the expression: −15 − (−5)

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-10

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What is the verbal statement that represents the expression 3x - 10?

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Ten less than three times a number

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Which equation does the model below represent? -2 + 7 = 5, -7 + 2 = -5, 2 + (-7) = -9, 7 + 2 = 9

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-7 + 2 = -5

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Simplify the expression: |-4| - 6

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-2 (represented by point B on the number line)

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

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The distance of that number from zero on the number line.

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the process of simplifying an expression?

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Combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the definition of an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.