Equivalent Expressions Practice

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value for all values of the variable(s) involved.

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Select the equivalent expression: a(m + n)

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am + an

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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Find an expression NOT equivalent to -6(z - 1)

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-6z - 6

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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If x = 2, what is the value of 3(x + 4)?

Back

21

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Combine the like terms: 5x + 3x - 2x

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6x

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What is the result of 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they yield the same result when evaluated for the same value of the variable.