Mai says that equations A and B have the same solution. Equation A: –3(x + 7) = 24 Equation B:x + 7 = -8 Explain why this is true?

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Mai says that equations A and B have the same solution.

Equation A: –3(x + 7) = 24
Equation B:x + 7 = -8
Explain why this is true?

by NRaf

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Answer:

Explanation:

Equation A:

-3(x + 7) = 24

=> -3x -21 = 24

=> -3x = 45

=> x = -15

Equation B:

x + 7 = -8

=> x = -15

Larryzhao answered Apr 16, 2022

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