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Is 1+4(3x-10)-12x equivalent to-9

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

Given

1 + 4(3x - 10) - 12x ← distribute the parenthesis

= 1 + 12x - 40 - 12x ← collect like terms

= 1 - 40

= - 39 ≠ - 9

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