Are 5x + 9 - 2x = 12 and 3x = 3 equivalent equations

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Damion asked Nov 18, 2022

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Are 5x + 9 - 2x = 12 and 3x = 3 equivalent equations

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Damion asked Nov 18, 2022

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yes they both equal 1

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Katima answered Nov 20, 2022

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Yes

Explanation:

If you simplify the 1st equation,

5x + 9 - 2x = 12

Add like terms

3x + 9 = 12

Subtract the 9 from both sides

3x = 3

It gives you the same equation as the other one

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