Question

Choose the sets of equivalent expressions (select all that apply)

A. 4x and 5 + x

B. 2b + b and 3b

C. 3x and 3 + x

D. a ÷ 1/3 and 1/3 a

E. a ÷ 1/3 and a × 3

F. 1a and a
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Answer 1

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Answer:

B, E, F

Explanation:

A. 4x and 5 + x

B. 2b + b and 3b

C. 3x and 3 + x

D. a ÷ 1/3 and 1/3 a

E. a ÷ 1/3 and a × 3

F. 1a and a

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Comment on the above

ax is multiplication of x by 'a'. a+x is addition. They are different operations.

x/(1/3) is not the same as x(1/3). Multiplication and division are different operations.