LAC 28:CXLII.2507. Seeing Structure in Expressions

A. Interpret the structure of expressions. 1. Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it for a specific purpose. B. Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. 1. Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression. a. Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions. 2. Apply the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series to solve problems.