Writing Equivalent Expressions

5.15.1 Writing Equivalent Expressions

5.15.1 • Writing Equivalent Expressions

Warm Up

For each given expression, write an equivalent expression with as few terms as possible.

1.

7 p − 3 + 2 ( p + 1 ) 7 p − 3 + 2 ( p + 1 )

Compare your answer:

9p−19p−1

2.

[ 4 ( n + 1 ) + 10 ] − 4 ( n + 1 ) [ 4 ( n + 1 ) + 10 ] − 4 ( n + 1 )

Compare your answer:

1010

3.

9 5 · 9 2 · 9 x 9 5 · 9 2 · 9 x

Compare your answer:

97+x97+x

4.

2 4 n 2 n 2 4 n 2 n

Compare your answer:

23n23n