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5x +9= -29
and
5x = -20
Are they equivalent

User Kekolab
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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

We can try to simplify this by making sure the first equation has only the 5x on one side.


5x+9 =-29

Subtract 9 from both sides.


5x = -38


5x = -38
5x = -20

They are not equal.

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