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 though it may look different.

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Simplify: 7(2a + b)

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14a + 7b

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Which of the following is equivalent to 9(5c + 4)?

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45c + 36

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify: 6(x + y + 7)

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6x + 6y + 42

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Using the GCF, simplify: 36 + 42

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6(6 + 7)

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: -8(6x + 3)

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-48x - 24

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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If a = 3 and b = 4, what is the value of 2a + 3b?

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18

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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 eliminating unnecessary parentheses.