Equivalent Expressions Practice

Front

What is an equivalent expression?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the expression: -6(z - 1)

Back

-6z + 6

Front

Which of the following is NOT equivalent to -6(z - 1)? -6z + 3 + 3, 6 - 6z, -6z - 6, -6z + 6

Back

-6z - 6

Front

What does the distributive property state?

Back

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

Front

If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the value of 2(a + b)?

Back

10

Front

What is the result of combining like terms in the expression 3x + 4x - 2?

Back

7x - 2

Front

What is the equivalent expression for a(m + n)?

Back

am + an

Front

How do you identify like terms in an expression?

Back

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

Front

What is the value of the expression 5(x + 2) when x = 3?

Back

25

Front

What is the first step in simplifying the expression 4(2x + 3) - 5?

Back

Distribute 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.