PRACTICE REVIEW for the Properties and Expressions Flashcard

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What is the Distributive Property?

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

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Solve: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Identify the variable in the expression 5y + 7.

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y

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Identify the variables in the expression 3x + 9.

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x

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped in addition does not change their sum. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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Provide an example of the Commutative Property of Addition.

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An example is: 7 + 3 = 3 + 7.

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property of Addition states that adding zero to any number does not change the number. For example, a + 0 = a.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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Solve: 4 + 0 = ?

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