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Simplifying Expressions Answers

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Select all that are like terms to 5a5b4.

A
a5b4
B
5a4b5
C
-2a5
D
-a5b4
E
9a5b4
F
2a5b5
G
6b4
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Simplify 6 - 4[x + 1 - (y + 3)] + 5y.

A
-4 + 2x + 3y
B
8 + 2x + 3y
C
14 - 4x + 9y
D
22 - 4x + 9y
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What is a simplified expression for the perimeter of the polygon?

A
17x² + 7y²
B
12x² + 5y² + 3x + 2y
C
5x² + 2y² + 12x + 4y
D
5x² + 2y² + 12x + 5y
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Amir evaluated 5x - (x + 3)2 for x = 2, as shown. Describe Amir's mistake and find the correct answer. 5(2) - (2 + 3)2 = 10 + (-5)2 = 10 + 25 = 35

Answer:

By the order of operations, Amir should have squared 5 and then subtracted rather than distributing the negative and squaring. 5(2) - (2 + 3)2 = 10 - (5)2 = 10 - 25 = -15 Check all of the facts that you included in your response.Amir did not follow the order of operations.Exponents should be evaluated before subtracting.The correct answer is -15.

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Check all of the facts that you included in your response.

A
Amir did not follow the order of operations.
B
Exponents should be evaluated before subtracting.
C
The correct answer is -15.

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