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Determine whether or not the two equations below have the same solution. In two or more complete sentences, explain your rationale.

2/3x + 3/4 = 8 8x=87

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No they don't. 2/3=.67, 3/4=.75. 8-.75=7.25. 7.25/.67=10.82.... 87/8=10.88 :) hope this helps
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Answer:

The two equation have the same solutions.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equations.


(2)/(3)x + (3)/(4) = 8 ......(1)


8x=87.......(2)

We need to determine whether or not the two equations below have the same solution.

Solve the first equation.


(2)/(3)x + (3)/(4) = 8

Multiply both the sides by 12.


2x(4) + 3(3)=96


8x + 9=96


8x=96-9


8x=87

Here we can observe that after simplifying the first equation both the equation becomes the same.

Hence, the two equation have the same solutions.

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