Simplifying Polynomial Expressions Answers

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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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x – 2
B
x + 2
C
x – 4
D
x + 4
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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What is the first step to simplify the expression ?

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distribute the 3 to the terms inside the parentheses
B
divide x by x
C
divide 8 by 2
D
square the binomial inside the parentheses
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Which expression is equivalent to (3m)(4m)2?

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What is the first step to simplify the expression 5x – x(2 – 3x) + 2?

A
combine all like terms
B
simplify inside the parentheses
C
square the binomial
D
distribute –x to the terms inside the parentheses
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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4x
B
4x + 4
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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Brayden is simplifying the expression 4n – (n – 3)2. He begins by distributing the negative to the terms inside the parentheses. What should he have done instead?

A
combine like terms
B
square the binomial
C
cube the binomial
D
rewrite the expression as a fraction
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Which expression is equivalent to (2x2)(3x3)(4x)2?

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