Exploring Linear Expressions: Addition and Subtraction

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What is the first step in solving the expression M + 8 + N - 12?

• Multiply the terms

• Combine like terms

• Distribute the constants

• Remove the parentheses

What is the simplified form of 2N - 4?

• N + 4

• 4N - 8

• 2N - 4

• N - 4

What is the result of distributing 4 to the expression X - 3?

• 4X - 12

• 4X - 3

• 4X + 12

• X - 12

What is the simplified form of 2X - 6 + 4X - 12?

• 6X - 6

• 2X - 18

• 6X - 18

• 4X - 18

What is the first step in solving the expression 6D + 5 - (2 - 3D)?

• Combine like terms

• Multiply the terms

• Distribute the negative sign

• Add the constants

What is the simplified form of 6D + 5 - 2 + 3D?

• 9D + 3

• 3D + 3

• 6D + 3

• 9D - 3

What is the result of distributing -2 to the expression 3.5Y - 8?

• 7Y - 16

• 7Y + 16

• -7Y - 16

• -7Y + 16

What is the simplified form of 4 - 5Y - 7Y + 16?

• 4 - 12Y + 16

• 20 - 12Y

• 20 + 12Y

• 4 - 12Y

What property allows you to write -4 + 2N as 2N - 4?

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property