What move turns the first equation into the secon equation-15x - 20 =5(2x + 9)5(-3x - 4) = 5(2x + 9)

Karenn asked Mar 19, 2023

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Karenn asked Mar 19, 2023

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The greatest common factor between 15 and 20 is 5. Then,

-15x - 20 =5(2x + 9)

can be expressed as:

5(-3)x - 5(4) = 5(2x + 9)

5(-3x - 4) = 5(2x + 9)

Gagan T K answered Mar 26, 2023

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