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Is the expression 4x − 3(5x − 1) is equivalent to the expression 3 + 9x.

True
False

User Sekhemty
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Answer:

False

Explanation:


4x-3(5x-1)\\=4x-15x+3\\=-11x+3\\\\-11x+3\\eq 3+9x\\Hence, As\ LHS\ doesnt\ equal\ to\ RHS\ ,\\The\ Answer\ is\ False\ .

User Bereal
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Answer:

False

Explanation:

  1. 4x − 3(5x − 1) simplifies to 3 - 11x, which is not the same as 3 + 9x, so they are not equal.

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User Chidori
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