Math Problem Statement

Fill in the blanks to create equivalent expressions by identifying the correct properties or operations.

Solution

Here's how to complete the worksheet by filling in the blanks with the correct properties or operations:

  1. Given: 3x+(32+5x)253x + (32 + 5x) - 25
  2. Step 5: 3x+(5x+32)253x + (5x + 32) - 25Commutative Property (Reordering terms inside the parentheses)
  3. Step 6: (3x+5x)+(3225)(3x + 5x) + (32 - 25)Associative Property (Regrouping terms)
  4. Step 7: 8x+78x + 7Combine Like Terms (Adding 3x+5x=8x3x + 5x = 8x and simplifying 3225=732 - 25 = 7)
  5. Step 8: 10+2(3x7)10 + 2(3x - 7)Given
  6. Step 9: 10+6x1410 + 6x - 14Distributive Property (Expanding 2(3x7)=6x142(3x - 7) = 6x - 14)
  7. Step 10: 6x14+106x - 14 + 10Commutative Property (Reordering terms)
  8. Step 11: 6x46x - 4Combine Like Terms (Simplifying 14+10=4-14 + 10 = -4)

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the difference between the associative and commutative properties?
  2. How does the distributive property work with negative numbers?
  3. Can you provide an example where the inverse property is used?
  4. Why is it important to follow the order of operations when simplifying expressions?
  5. How can the identity property be useful in algebraic manipulations?

Tip: Always simplify expressions step by step, checking for applicable properties to make the process easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Properties of Operations
Expression Simplification

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Commutative Property
Associative Property
Distributive Property
Identity Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8