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 they look different.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable represents an unknown value and is often denoted by letters such as x, y, or p.

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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 number across a sum.

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How do you express 'a number p increased by 48'?

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p + 48.

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What is the result of 2^5?

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32.

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum (a + b = b + a).

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum ((a + b) + c = a + (b + c)).

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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 (a + 0 = a).

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What is the equivalent expression for 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9?

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9^5.

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What does the term 'exponent' mean?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.