Are the expressions –0. 5(3x + 5) and –1. 5x + 2. 5 equivalent? explain why or why not.

Dagelf asked Jun 1, 2022

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-0.5(3x+5)

Use distributive property.

-1.5x+(-2.5)= -1.5x-2.5

-1.5x-2.5 is different from -1.5x+2.5

ObAt answered Jun 5, 2022

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