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2(x-y) and 2x-y equal or equivalent

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6 votes

Answer:

No

Explanation:

(x-y) multiplied by 2 isn't the same as 2 multiplied by x minus y. (the order does matter)

also... equal and equivalent are the exact same thing

User MaximeK
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Answer:

equal and equivalent are the same

Explanation:

but when simplified 2(x-y) gives you 2x-2y

i dont know if this helps

User GrAnd
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