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Which expressions are equivalent to 3/5x + 3

Which expressions are equivalent to 3/5x + 3-example-1
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Explanation:

There are different ways to write expressions that are equivalent to 3/5x + 3. Here are a few examples:

Distribute the 3/5 to get rid of the fraction:

3/5x + 3 = (3/5)x + 3 = 3x/5 + 3

Rewrite 3 as 15/5 and combine the terms:

3/5x + 3 = (3/5)x + 15/5 = (3x + 15)/5

Factor out a 3 from both terms:

3/5x + 3 = 3(x/5 + 1)

All three of these expressions are equivalent to 3/5x + 3, meaning that they have the same value for any value of x.

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