standard_description: Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships. For example, the polynomial identity (x^(2) + y^(2))^(2) = (x^(2 )– y^(2))^(2) + (2xy)^(2 )can be used to generate Pythagorean triples.
problem_activity: Are the following two expressions equivalent? Explain your reasoning using the properties of operations. Provide examples to support your reasoning.
Expression 1:
$${(x-y)-z }$$
Expression 2:
$${x-(y-z)}$$


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