Idon't understand how to verify if expressions are equivalent algebraically, i can't find this anywhere in my pre-calculus notes.
if somebody could show me how to verify this expression, and explain their steps somewhat, so i can use it as an example, that would be a really big !

Ivan began dividing g2  – 6 by g + 1, noting that . he started by placing g in the quotient, as shown below.what is g2  – 6 divided by g + 1? g –  1 –  g + 1  – g  –  7 + g  –  5  + 

Marco has $38.43 dollars in his checking account. his checking account is linked to his amazon music account so he can buy music. the songs he purchases cost $1.29. part 1: write an expression to describe the amount of money in his checking account in relationship to the number of songs he purchases. part 2: describe what the variable represents in this situation.

1. writing an equation for an exponential function by 2. a piece of paper that is 0.6 millimeter thick is folded. write an equation for the thickness t of the paper in millimeters as a function of the number n of folds. the equation is t(n)= 3. enter an equation for the function that includes the points. (-2, 2/5) and (-1,2)