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2 years ago

Is the expression 3(x+1 1\2)-3 equivalent to 3x+1 1\2

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Ket [755]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

first simplify or solve the original expression ( 3(x + 11/2)-3 )

1. Parenthesis go first so do the 11/2 = 5.5 (x+5.5)

2. Distribute the 3 to the parenthesis (3x + 16.5)

3. subtract 3 from the expression (3x + 13.5)

Compare new equation with 3x + 11/2. Are they the same? (3x+13.5 vs. 3x + 11/2)

They are not the same thing.

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