Question

Which pair of expressions are equivalent? 3 v + 5 minus 9 v + 2 and negative 6 v + 6 Negative 6 n + 3 minus 2 n + 2 and negative 8 n + 6 Negative 4 n + 8 + 9 n minus 2 and 5 n + 6 10 n minus 5 minus 2 n + 3 and 5 n minus 2

Answer 1

The answer is c

Answer 2

Negative 4 n + 8 + 9 n minus 2 and 5 n + 6

Explanation:

3v + 5 - (9v + 2)

3v + 5 - 9v -2 = -6v + 3

-6v + 6

(NO)

-6n + 3 - (2n + 2)

-6n + 3 - 2n - 4 = -8n - 1

-8n + 6

(NO)

-4n + 8 + 9n - 2 = 5n + 6

5n + 6

(YES)