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Are the expressions 5(x+2)-7 and 5x-5 equivalent
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Are the expressions 5(x+2)-7 and 5x-5 equivalent

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No

Explanation:

5x-5 is not equivalent to 5(x+2)-7 because when you multiply out the 5 in 5(x+2)-7 you get 5x+10-7, which simplifies to 5x+3.

5x-5 ≠ 5x+3

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