How do i see if 5 + 3 x -2 and x + 2 (x + 1) + 1 are equivalent or not?

Arie Osdorp asked Jul 8, 2022

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Arie Osdorp asked Jul 8, 2022

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Simplify both of the expressions and see if they are the same

5+3x-2

=3+3x

x+2(x+1)

=x+2x+2

=2+3x

They are not equivalent.

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