Properties for Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

These flashcards are the properties for simplifying Algebraic Expressions. Hope you enjoy this for the algebra 2 honors quiz for Mr. Shumate on Friday. 

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Definition of Subtraction
A - b = a + (-b)
Definition of Division
A divided by b = a/b = a x 1/b, b doesn't equal zero
Distributive Property for Subtraction
A(b - c) = ab - ac
Multiplication by 0
0 x a = 0
Multiplication by -1
-1 x a = -a
Opposite of a Sum
-(a + b) = -a + (-b)
Opposite of a Difference
-(a - b) = b - a
Opposite of a Product
-(ab) = -a x b = a x (-b)
Opposite of an Opposite
-(-a) = a