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Are the expressions 3(2x + 5) - (3x – 4) and 3x + 11 equivalent? Explain why or why not.
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Are the expressions 3(2x + 5) - (3x – 4) and 3x + 11 equivalent?
Explain why or why not.

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Answer:

No, they are not equal

Explanation:

3(2x + 5) - (3x – 4)

Lets simplify this expression

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6x +15 -3x +4

3x +19

This is not the same as 3x+11

They are not equivalent

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