Common Core: High School - Algebra : Seeing Structure in Expressions

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Example Question #6 : Interpret Complicated Expressions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.1b

Identify the equivalent expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To identify the equivalent expression first identify the different terms that are in the given expression.

Since there are numerous quantities in term one that are the same, the term can be written in exponential form.

Now, recall the general form for exponents.

Term one can be written as,

Combine the two terms together to find an equivalent expression.

Example Question #7 : Interpret Complicated Expressions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.1b

Rewrite the following expression:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To rewrite the expression, first identify and interpret the individual parts of the given expression.

Identify the various terms in the expression.

Now, recall the general form for exponents.

Expand the term as follows to get an equivalent expression.

Example Question #21 : High School: Algebra

Rewrite the following expression:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To rewrite the expression first identify and interpret the individual parts of the given expression.

Identify the various terms in the expression.

Now, recall the general form for exponents.

Expand the term as follows to get an equivalent expression.

Example Question #22 : High School: Algebra

Rewrite

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To rewrite the expression, first identify and interpret the individual parts of the given expression.

Identify the various terms in the expression.

Now, recall the general form for exponents.

Expand the second term as follows.

From here, combine the first term with the expanded second term to result in the final solution.

Example Question #1 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

Example Question #1 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

Example Question #3 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

Example Question #4 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

Example Question #5 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

Example Question #2 : Rewriting Expressions Using Its Structure: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsa Sse.A.2

Use the GCF method to rewrite the following expression.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To use the GCF method to rewrite the expression, first recall what the GCF method means.

GCF stands for 'Greatest Common Factor' which means the largest factor or factors that belong to all terms in the expression.

In general terms,

Looking at the expression in question, break down each term into its factors.

The factors that belong to both terms are: 

Factoring out the GCF leaves:

Rewriting the expression, results in the following equivalent expression.

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