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P:-3x + 8x - 5x = x

q: (3x)(5y) = 15xy

Which of the following statements is false?

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Answer: Statement p is false.

Explanation:

In both cases, we need to isolate the variables:

p: -3*x + 8*x - 5*x = x

(-3*x - 5*x) + 8*x = x

-8x + 8*x = x

0 = x

This will be true only for one value of x, so this is not always true, which means that the statement is false.

q: (3*x)*(5*y) = 15*x*y

let's solve the left side:

3*x*5*y = 15*x*y

(3*5)*(x*y) = 15*x*y

15*x*y = 15*x*y

This is true for every value of x and y, then this statement is true.

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