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, even if it looks different.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the additive inverse of a number?

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The additive inverse of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in zero. For example, the additive inverse of 5 is -5.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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How do you change a subtraction problem into an addition problem?

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To change a subtraction problem into an addition problem, you can add the additive inverse of the number being subtracted.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of 8 - (-7)?

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The result is 15, because subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the additive inverse of -7?

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The additive inverse of -7 is 7.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of -1 - (-7)?

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The result is 6, because -1 + 7 = 6.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -16 - 13?

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The result is -29, because -16 - 13 = -29.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the result of -6 - (-5)?

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The result is -1, because -6 + 5 = -1.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you identify the largest negative number?

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The largest negative number is the one closest to zero on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B