If y=-x-7 then does -x-7=y ? That is, can you switch the y and the -x-7 ? Why or why not?

Colin Nicholson asked Sep 17, 2023

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Colin Nicholson asked Sep 17, 2023

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Answer:

yes you can switch it around

Explanation:

think of the equation more simply for example:

2 + 3 = 5

if I were to make the equation:

5 = 2 + 3

it still remains correct.

Stankovski answered Sep 24, 2023

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