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100

Simplify by combining like terms.

5a+ 6a

11a

100

Simplify by combining like terms.

8b + 3 - 2b

6b + 3

100

Are the expressions equivalent?

2d - 3f - 5d - 5f

-9f + f - d - 2d

yes

100

What holiday is on December 25th?

Christmas Day

200

Simplify by combining like terms.

3n + 4 + 6n + 3

9n + 7

200

Simplify by combining like terms.

3m - m - 8n + 2 + 10n

2m + 2n + 2

200

Are the expressions equivalent?

-6u + 8 + 9 + 7u

3 u + 8 - u - u

no

200

How many Kids does Mrs. MacKenzie have 

2

300

Simplify by combining like terms.

2x + 5y + 8y + x

3x + 13y

300

Simplify by combining like terms.

9x + 4w - (x - 2) + w

5w + 8x + 2

300

Simplify by combining like terms.

3.8x - 5.1y - 8x + 2.4y

-4.2x + -2.7y

300

how many hours are in a week? 

168 hours

400

Simplify by combining like terms.

6j + 8(k + 10k) + j

7j +88k

400

Simplify by combining like terms.

-2 + 6n - 3 - 5n

n + -5

400

Simplify by combining like terms.

-2/3a - 1/3a + 5/6b + 2a

a + 5/6b

400

What do the stars represent on the on the American flag? 

The 50 states.

500

4(x+12) + 9

4x + 57

500

7(x + y) + 6(x - y)

13x - y

500

What are the questions you ask yourself when you are asked to simplify an expression?

1. Are there parentheses? Is there a number beside it?

2. Do I have like terms?

500

What is Mrs. MacKenzie's favorite basketball team

The only acceptable answer is the 

Michigan State!!! Go Green....Go White

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