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Simplifying Expressions

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In this simplifying expressions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 19 various types of problems where students select the best choice from each multiple choice item. First, they simplify a number of given expressions by using the order of operations. Then, students determine the property that justifies each expression.

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associative property of addition, associative property, mathematical properties, commutative property, distributive property, order of operations, evaluating expressions, perimeter

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associative property of addition, commutative property, distributive property, order of operations, perimeter, simplified form, math
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9th
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Math
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