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Is 1 + 4(3x – 10) – 12x equivalent to -9?
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Is 1 + 4(3x – 10) – 12x equivalent to -9?

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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

Remove parenthesis:

1+12x-40-12x

Combine like terms:

-39+0x = -39. -39 is NOT equal to -9.

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