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MF.EQ.3 Standard MF-030-A10-V03

Combine like terms and simplify expressions while preserving structure.

Translate term cards into a simplified expression

Problem

A chip list contains \(+a\), \(+a\), \(-a\), \(+6\), and \(-2\). Translate the signed chips into an expression and combine like terms. Report the original expression followed by its simplified form.

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Curriculum context
Standard
MF.EQ.3
Category
Pre-Algebra
Domain
Expressions
Objective
Combine like terms and simplify expressions while preserving structure.
Problem type
Translate term cards into a simplified expression