How can you tell if two expressions are the same?
Look at the two expressions below:
2x + 2(x + 8) and 4x + 16
They look different but they are actually the same expression.
After exploring this website, you should be able to:
- Model situations with symbolic statements
- Determine if different symbolic expressions are mathematically equivalent
- Write equivalent expressions using the Distributive Property
- Determine expressions are equivalent using a table
Go through the website using the tabs on the left hand column. Make sure to take the post test, discuss what was learned and have fun!