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Which statement is true about this equation?
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Which statement is true about this equation?

Which statement is true about this equation?-example-1
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Answer:

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Explanation:

-9(x+3) +12 = -3(2x+5)-3x

Distribute

-9x-27 +12 = -6x-15-3x

Combine like terms

-9x -15 = -9x-15

Add 9x to each side

-9x-15+9x = -9x-15+9x

-15 = -15

This is a true statement so it is true for all x

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