SOL-Equivalent Expressions

An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression for all values of the variable(s) involved.

(x - 5)(x + 3)

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$$12a^4b^6$$

To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.