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Untangle the Algebra: Simplifying Expressions

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Warm-Up: Sort the Socks

Warm-Up: Sort the Socks

Imagine tipping a laundry basket onto the floor: striped socks, plain socks, and odd mittens everywhere. You would never pair a striped sock with a mitten — they don't match. Algebra works exactly the same way. Before we simplify anything, we need to sort the pieces into matching groups. Here is your warm-up question:

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