Question

Answer two questions about Equations A and B: A. 4x+2=6-x B. 5x+2=6 1) How can we get Equation B from Equation A? 2) Are the equations equivalent?

Answer 1

1) Add/subtract the same quantity to/from both sides

2) Yes

Explanation:

Answer 2

1) To get B from A add x to both sides

2) Yes, A and B are equivalent

Explanation:

A..............

• 4x+2=6-x
• ⇒ 4x + x = 6 -2
• ⇒ 5x = 4

B ..............

• 5x+2=6
• ⇒ 5x = 6 -2
• ⇒ 5x = 4

Answer:

• 1) To get B from A add x to both sides
• 2) Yes, A and B are equivalent