Answer:
Equivalent expressions are expressions which are equal. This means they simplify to the same expression. Simplify the two expressions -1.3x - (-8.9x) = 7.6x and -1.3 + (-8.9X) = -10.2x.
Then simplify each option to determine if it is equal -1.3x - (-8.9x), -1.3 + (-8.9X) or neither:
−1.3x−8.9x = -10.2x. This is equivalent to -1.3 + (-8.9X) .
8.9x+(−1.3x) = 7.6x This is equivalent to -1.3x - (-8.9x) .
−8.9x+(−1.3x) = -10.2x This is equivalent to -1.3 + (-8.9X) .
8.9x−(−1.3x) = 10.2x Neither
−1.3x+8.9x = 7.6x This is equivalent to -1.3x - (-8.9x) .
−8.9x+1.3x = -7.6x Neither
Explanation: