SOLUTION: Why, at times, is it a good strategy to simplify an equation before you solve it?

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Question 368352: Why, at times, is it a good strategy to simplify an equation before you solve it?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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More complexity can lead to more opportunity to make a mistake especially with long formula.
Shortening formulas and simplifying expressions can help to reduce that opportunity.