Four less than a number p
p - 4
4x + 7 - 3x
x + 7
If the order of terms changes, the sum stays the same.
Commutative Property of Addition
3(2f + 7)
6f + 21
4x + 2 + 7 - x
3x + 9
5 more than the product of 10 and a number q
10q + 5
4z + 8y + z - 2y
5z + 6y
When the grouping of terms changes, the sum stays the same.
Associative Property of Addition
2(3 + 5d)
6 + 10d
5x + 8 - x + 2 + x
x2 + 4x + 10
The quotient of 48 and a number z
48/z
2x - 7x + x - y
-4x - y
The sum of 0 an any number is that number.
Identity property of addition
4(2x + 3y + 5d)
8x + 12y + 20d
5a + 8a -16
13a -16
The sum of 8, a number a, and a number b
8 + a + b
17b - 18b - 12b
5b2 - 18b
The product of any number is that number.
Identity property of Multiplication
Distribute and Simplify:
6(x + 4 + 2x)
18x + 24
6(2x + 12) + x + x - 62
x2 + 13x + 10
7 less than the quotient of 9 and a number q
9q - 7
6(2x + 5y) + 3x
12x2 + 33x
What property is this an example of?
12 x (3 x e)
(12 x 3) x e
Associative Property of Multiplication
p (4r + 5 + 5r +2)
9pr + 7p
3(x + 3y + x) + 2(y + x + x)
5x2+ 11y + 5x