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Is 5+3(1-x) equivalent to 8-8x

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To start, simplify 5 + 3(1 - x). Use distributive property:
5 + 3 - 3x
Simplify:
8 - 3x
And now compare:
8 - 3x
8 - 8x
From this, we can tell that they cannot be equivalent.

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User Trdavidson
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no that would be 8-3x
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