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Using Properties to Simplify Expressions — Quiz

Question 6 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Which expressions are equivalent?

Answer
A
3 x minus 7 y and 3 y minus 7 x
B
3 x minus 7 y and 7 y minus 3 x
C
3 x minus 7 y and negative 7 y plus 3 x
D
3 x minus 7 y and negative 3 y plus 7 x

Explanation

Reordering terms in an expression does not change its value, as long as each term keeps its sign. Choice C has negative 7y plus 3x, which is the same as 3x minus 7y. The other choices change the signs or coefficients of the terms, so they are not equivalent for all values of x and y.

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