When we rewrite an expression so that it has no grouping symbols and all of the like terms have been combined, we _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ it.

Players on the school soccer team are selling candles to raise money for an upcoming trip. each player has 24 candles to sell. if a player sells 4 candles a profit of$30 is made. if he sells 12 candles a profit of $70 is made

Gabriel determined that his total cost would be represented by 2.5x + 2y – 2. his sister states that the expression should be x + x + 0.5x + y + y – 2. who is correct? explain.

If i purchase a product for $79.99 and two accessories for 9.99 and 7.00 how much will i owe after taxes applies 8.75%