An equivalent expression is an expression which is equal to 10k + 17 - 7j - 18 - 11k. You can expand or simplify an expression to make an equivalent expression. Combine like terms to form a new equivalent expression. Like terms are terms which have the same base or variable.
10k + 17 - 7j - 18 - 11k
10k -11k + 17 - 18 - 7j Move to group like terms together.
