The given equations are as follows
(1) First, multiply both sides of equation A by 4, we have
Then, rewrite the left-hand side of the above equation by using the distributive property, we have
This is the required equation B.
In this way, first use choice D: Multiply both sides by the same non-zero constant, i.e 4.
Then, apply choice A to solve the equation, i.e using the distributive property to solve the left-hand side of the equation.
(2) In the previous answer, equation B has been derived from equation A, hence, both the equations are equivalent.
As both the equations are the same, so both will have the same solution.
Yes, they have the same solution.