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Is 4(x+1) - 3 and 4x + 1 equivalent and why ??

User Renetik
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is 4(x+1) - 3 and 4x + 1 equivalent and why?

Explanation:

Hey there!

Given;

4(X+1) -3 and 4x+1.

No, they are equivalent.

Reason:

Solving 1st expression.

4(x+1) = 4x + 4 - 3

Now, next expression is: 4x+1.

So, 4x + 4 = 4x+1

So, they are equivalent to eachother.

Hope it helps...

User MeLight
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Explanation:

Hey there!

Given;

4(X+1) -3 and 4x+1.

No, they are equivalent.

Reason:

Solving 1st expression.

4(x+1) = 4x + 4 - 3

Now, next expression is: 4x+1.

So, 4x + 4 = 4x+1

So, they are equivalent to eachother.

Hope it helps...

User Pomyk
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