166 L17: Equivalent Expressions Lesson 17 Part 1: Introduction Equivalent Expressions In Lesson 17 you learned to read, write, and evaluate expressions with variables. Now, take a look at this problem. Write an expression that is equivalent to (3 î± 14) î± 27. Explore It Use the math you know to answer the question.hen continue exploring how to use properties of operations to write equivalent expressions with variables. Javier creates a rectangular painting. The painting is 3 feet long and more than 2 feet wide. The expression 3(2 î± x) represents the area of the painting.Write an expression equivalent to 3(2 î± x).
Walgreens, the largest U.S. drugstore chain, said it will close the stores amid plans to boost its previously announced cost-cutting initiative by $500 million. Walgreens expects to reduce costs by a projected $1.5 billion by the end of fiscal 2017, the company said. âAfter a rigorous analysis, the company has identified additional opportunities for cost savings, primarily in its Retail Pharmacy USA division,â the company said Thursday.
Walgreens is not going to lose business. The losers are American Express card holders.. American Express charges merchants an average 2.05% of sales made on the card, vs. 1.55% for Visa and MasterCard, Robertson says.ey, big spender. American Express says it charges the higher fees because customers using the card spend more. According to data from American Express and The Nilson Report, average annual charges per card in 2003 were $9,600 for American Express, vs. $2,700 for Visa and $1,900 for MasterCard.