Questions:
(a) What is a simplified expression for (x + y) – (x – y)?
(b) Carlotta thinks that
is the same as
. Which statement shows that it is NOT the same?
Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:
Solving (a):
Given

Required
Simplify

Open brackets

Collect Like Terms



Solving (b):
Given
and 
Required
Which expression shows they are not the same
The expression that shows this is:

Take for instance; y=2
Substitute 2 for y in 

Evaluate all exponents



The above expression supports 
#1- I'm pretty sure that this one is the bottom right
#2- I'm pretty sure that this one is the top right
PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG!!!
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
(3/8)x - 9 + 4/5
40(3/8x - 9 + 4/5)
15x - 360 + 32
15x - 328
Distribute.
5(3x - 5)
5*3x - 5*5
15x - 25