Asked by Georgia Misque
When writing a equation, do you simplify it?
For example, each pencil cost $2 and a eraser cost $4, but each order has a 3 dollar fee. (if you buy p pencils, e erasers) Do you do 2p+4e+3(a+e), or can you simply do 3p+7e? if you substitute the variables for any number you get the same answer, this is what i mean by simplifying it.
For example, each pencil cost $2 and a eraser cost $4, but each order has a 3 dollar fee. (if you buy p pencils, e erasers) Do you do 2p+4e+3(a+e), or can you simply do 3p+7e? if you substitute the variables for any number you get the same answer, this is what i mean by simplifying it.
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Answered by
oobleck
once you have your expression, you can always use it as-is, but life is generally easier if you simplify, as you did above.
If you have to substitute in values for p and e, and evaluate the expression, why do more work than necessary?
Also, most teachers pretty much insist that you simplify such expressions. It's just good practice.
If you have to substitute in values for p and e, and evaluate the expression, why do more work than necessary?
Also, most teachers pretty much insist that you simplify such expressions. It's just good practice.
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