Question

In the following activity, match each pair of equivalent expressions.

1. 2(x - 2)_______-7 + 6x - 4x + 3
2. (x + 14) - (8 - 2x)__________(7 - 2x) + (3x - 11)
3. 3(x + 5)_______________ 9x - 2(3x - 3)
4. -4(x + 1) + 5x____________ -3x + 6 + 4x
5. (7 + 5x) + (-4x - 1)_________ -2x + 9 + 5x + 6

Answer 1

See attached table image

Explanation:

To match the expressions, first simplify each expression

The attached table shows the left hand side expressions and right hand side expressions both in their simplest form. Match the final simplified expressions on the left with the simplified expressions on the right according to their colors