AI.A-SSE.A.1.b
Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single entity. For example, interpret P(1 + r)^t as the product of P and a factor not depending on P.
Example Problems
Amira's monthly rent is dollars.
Her landlord raises it by 10%.
Write two equivalent expressions that could represent her new monthly rent.
Her landlord raises it by 10%.
Write two equivalent expressions that could represent her new monthly rent.
Arjun's utility bill goes up by 12%.
If the previous bill was dollars, write two equivalent expressions that could represent the new bill amount.
If the previous bill was dollars, write two equivalent expressions that could represent the new bill amount.
A soccer team's membership fee increases by 15%.
If the original fee is f dollars, write two equivalent expressions that could represent the new fee.
If the original fee is f dollars, write two equivalent expressions that could represent the new fee.
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