Question

Which pair shows equivalent expressions?

Answer 1

Answer:

The 3rd equation, -2x-10 = -2(x+5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Equivalent expressions means both sides of the equal sign equal the same thing

To find which ones are equivalent expressions, we must solve/simplify both sides of each equation to see if they're actually equal to each other

We will use PEMDAS for this

1. 2x + 10 = -2(x - 5)

Start with Parentheses, and distribute the -2 to what's inside said parentheses

2x + 10 = -2x + 10

Not equal

2. -2(x+5) = 2x-10

Once again, start with Parentheses, and distribute the -2 to what's inside said parentheses

-2x - 10 = 2x - 10

Not equal

3. -2x-10 = -2(x+5)

Once again, start with Parentheses, and distribute the -2 to what's inside said parentheses

-2x - 10 = -2x - 10

Equal

4. -2(x-5) = -2x-10

Once again, start with Parentheses, and distribute the -2 to what's inside said parentheses

-2x + 10 = -2x - 10

Not equal