Properties and Simplifying Expressions Practice

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Which property describes the expression 2 ( a - 3 ) = 2a - 6?

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Distributive Property

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Write an equivalent expression using the Distributive Property for (b + 8)5.

Back

5b + 40

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What is the equivalent expression for 4y + 10y - 3y + 6?

Back

11y + 6

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Are the expressions 6 x 5 and 5 x 6 equivalent? What property is used?

Back

Yes, Commutative Property

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Simplify the expression 5(y + 6) + 4.

Back

5y + 34

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What is the definition of the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What does the Associative Property state?

Back

The Associative Property states that the way numbers are grouped does not change their sum or product.

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What is the Commutative Property?

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The Commutative Property states that the order of numbers does not change their sum or product.

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What is an example of simplifying an expression?

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Simplifying 3x + 2x results in 5x.

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property of Addition states that adding zero to a number does not change the number.