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10 July, 02:05

Is the expression 2x-2 equivalent to the expression 2 (x-2) ? Explain.

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  1. 10 July, 02:20
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    Using the distributiver property which is

    a (b+c) = ab+ac therefor

    2 (x-2) = 2 (x) + (2) (-2)

    multiply

    2x+-4

    2x-4

    2x-4=2x-2?

    false

    the answer is no
  2. 10 July, 02:21
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    No, these are not equal because:-

    2 (x - 2) = 2*x - 2*2 = 2x - 4

    2x - 2 is not equal to 2x - 4

    Answer: Not equal
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