Equivalent Expressions Flashcard

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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 variables involved.

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Write an expression to show the sum of k and w.

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k + w

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Simplify v + v + v + v + v.

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5v

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Distribute 3 (2x + 8).

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6x + 24

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Distribute 5 (2f + 4).

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10f + 20

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Write an expression to show the quotient of x and sixteen.

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x/16

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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 any operations.

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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 multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Write an expression to show the difference of m and n.

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m - n

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.