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7th grade math help me pleaseeeeee

7th grade math help me pleaseeeeee-example-1
User Rixius
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Answer:

No, because once you factor the 1/4 on the first equation you will get -3, not -12 making them not equalivent.

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User Lauro
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Answer:

No, it is not the same.

Explanation:

1/4 * 8y = 2y

1/4 * -12 = -3

2y - 3 is not the same as 2y - 12

User Cnhk
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