A math class is having a discussion on how to determine if the expressions 4 x minus x + 5 and 8 minus 3 x minus 3 are equivalen

Question

3 years ago

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t using substitution. The class has suggested four different methods.

2 answers:

dedylja [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-30T04:50:20+03:00

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Answer:

They are NOT equivalent

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-x+5 and 8-3x-3

<u>simplify</u>

3x+5 and 5x-3

NikAS [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-30T07:11:48+03:00

NikAS [45]3 years ago

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4x-x+5 = 8x-3x-3
4x - x = 3x
8x - 3x = 5x
5 = 2x-3
+3
8= 2x
x=4