What are Equivalent Expressions?

What are Equivalent Expressions?

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If two things are equivalent, they are the same. Equivalent expressions are expressions that are the same, even though they may look a little different. If you plug in the same variable value into equivalent expressions, they will each give you the same value when you simplify. Learn more about equivalent expression by watching this tutorial!

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Further Exploration

  • Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators

      • How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?

      How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?

      Subtracting rational expressions? Don't have common denominators? No problem! Find the least common denominator (LCD) and change each rational expression into an equivalent expression with that LCD. Once you have common denominators, you're ready to subtract and simplify! Watch it all in this tutorial!

  • Mixed Expressions