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Are 8(w+6) and 5+8w+1 equivalent expressions? Use substitution to check your answer.

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Yes.

Step-by-step explanation:
Make it an equation
8(w+6) = 5+8w+1
^ ^
Add like terms
8(w+6) = 6+8w
-6 -6
Subtract from each side
8(w) = 8w
Multiply what’s left in the parentheses
8w = 8w
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