Careless Carleigh: Simplifying Expressions and Equations (ADV)
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12 questions
Note from the author:
For each problem, fictional student Carleigh made a mistake. Explain what her mistake is, correct the problem, and give the real answer. Be sure to make your corrections with a RED pen!
For each problem, fictional student Carleigh made a mistake. Explain what her mistake is, correct the problem, and give the real answer. Be sure to make your corrections with a RED pen!
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Simplify the expression 12(m - 3n) using the distributive property.
Simplify the expression 12(m - 3n) using the distributive property.
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Simplify 6y + 7(2y - 4z) + z.
Simplify 6y + 7(2y - 4z) + z.
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Simplify by using exponent rules: x5y6 / xy2
Simplify by using exponent rules: x5y6 / xy2
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Simplify the expression 3(x + 2) + 4x.
Simplify the expression 3(x + 2) + 4x.
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Use the Distributive Property to solve this expression: -4(x + 5) -7(5 - 6x).
Use the Distributive Property to solve this expression: -4(x + 5) -7(5 - 6x).
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Simplify this two-step equation.
Simplify this two-step equation.
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Solve 4x - 14 + x^2 when x = 7.
Solve 4x - 14 + x^2 when x = 7.
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Simplify by using exponent rules: x-1 / x-8
Simplify by using exponent rules: x-1 / x-8
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Simplify the expression - (2z - 4 + 4y).
Simplify the expression - (2z - 4 + 4y).
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Simplify: 3n + 3(1 + 8n)
Simplify: 3n + 3(1 + 8n)
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Use the distributive property and combining like terms to simplify this expression: -3(5 + 2x) - 7
Use the distributive property and combining like terms to simplify this expression: -3(5 + 2x) - 7
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Simplify by using exponent rules: 2x4y-4 / 8x7y3
Simplify by using exponent rules: 2x4y-4 / 8x7y3