6.7D Equivalent Expressions

Front

What are equivalent expressions?

Back

Expressions that have the same value for all values of the variable.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the expression: 3(x + 4).

Back

3x + 12.

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

Front

What is a like term?

Back

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

x = 2.

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If 4x + 6 - 3 is simplified, what is the result?

Back

4x + 3.

Front

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

Back

Distribute 5 to both x and 2.

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

Back

5x.

Front

What is the expression for the sum of 4x and 10?

Back

4x + 10.