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Which expression is equivalent to 18x−27y+23?

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The expression that is equivalent to (18x-27y+2)/3 is A 6x-9y+ 2/3.

An equivalent expression is one that is equal to another when evaluated. In the first expression, we have (18x-27y+2)/3. We can resolve this expression by dividing the numerators by the denominators. This gives us;

(18x-27y+2)/3

= 6x-9y+ 2/3.

The expression that corresponds to this in the list of options is A. Here we see that the equation in option A shows a resolved form of the expression in the given question. So, we can conclude that this is an equivalent of (18x-27y+2)/3. Equivalents are obtained through simplification.

Complete Question

5. Which expression is equivalent to (18x-27y+2)/3 ?

A 6x-9y+ 2/3

B 1/6x - 1/9y + 3/2

C 54x-81y+6

D 18x-27y+5

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