Exploring Equivalent Expressions in Pre-Algebra

What is the value of a dozen eggs?

• 6

• 12

• 24

• 10

How many eggs are there in a half dozen?

• 6

• 24

• 12

• 3

Which variable could represent the number of cartons with a dozen eggs?

• n

• x

• y

• m

What expression represents the total number of eggs in the shipment?

• 6n + 12m

• 6x + 12y

• 12n + 6m

• n + m

Which property is used to simplify the expression 6t - 300?

• Associative

• Commutative

• Distributive

• None

What does the expression 3x - 12 simplify to using distributive property?

• 3(x - 12)

• 3(x - 4)

• 3x - 4

• x - 4

Which expressions are equivalent to 3x - 12?

• 3x + (-12)

• 3x + 12

• 3 - x

• 3(x - 4)

What is the simplified form of the expression 3x + 2x?

• 2x

• 6x

• x

• 5x

Which property allows the reordering of terms in the expression 8 + 1/3z + 4n?

• None

• Distributive

• Associative

• Commutative

Identify the correct simplification of -5/4x - 3/4 using commutative property.

• -2x

• -3/4 - 5/4x

• -5/4x + 3/4

• -8/4x