Equivalent Expressions

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What is an equivalent expression?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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Use the distributive property to find an equivalent expression: 5(2f + 4)

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10f + 20

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with given numbers.

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Evaluate the expression when a = 4 and b = 5: 2a + 6b

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38

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What is the expression for twice the quantity of 11 less than k?

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2(k - 11)

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How do you solve the equation x + 25 = 76?

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Subtract 25 from both sides to find x = 51.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by + or - signs.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.