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How can we get Equation B from Equation A in the given linear equations?

A. Add 1 to both sides
B. Divide both sides by 3
C. Subtract 2 from both sides
D. Multiply both sides by 3

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Final answer:

The question involves manipulating a linear equation using different mathematical operations. Without specific equations provided, general examples of transforming a linear equation through operations such as addition, division, subtraction, or multiplication have been given. All operations would result in a predictable change to the equation's slope, y-intercept, or both.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about transforming one linear equation into another, potentially through mathematical operations such as addition, division, subtraction, or multiplication. As the problem does not provide explicit Equation A and Equation B, a general example of manipulating a linear equation would consider a simple form like y = mx + b. For instance, if we have the equation y = 3x + 1 (Equation A), we can:

  • A. Add 1 to both sides: y + 1 = 3x + 1 + 1, resulting in y + 1 = 3x + 2.
  • B. Divide both sides by 3: (y/3) = x + (1/3), resulting in a simpler form of the equation.
  • C. Subtract 2 from both sides: y - 2 = 3x + 1 - 2, giving y - 2 = 3x - 1.
  • D. Multiply both sides by 3: 3y = 9x + 3, which results in a multiple of the original equation.

Without specific Equation A and B, the manipulation that would produce the intended Equation B from Equation A can only be hypothesized. In linear equations generally, each of these operations will alter the equation in a predictable way, changing the slope, the y-intercept, or both.

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