Tell whether the expressions in each pair are equivalent

2x and 2x1

(5-2) x and 3x

8+6+b and 8+6b

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Esparza

Mathematics

8 February, 04:56

Tell whether the expressions in each pair are equivalent

2x and 2x1

(5-2) x and 3x

8+6+b and 8+6b

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Terry Quinn · Answer 1

1) 2x and 2x*1 are equivalent because 2x*1 simplifies to 2x 2) (5-2) * x and 3x are equivalent. When you distribute x, you are left with 5x-2x. 5x-2x=3x. 3) 8+6+b and 8+6b are not equivalent. When you simplify 8+6+b, you are left with 14+b.

Tell whether the expressions in each pair are equivalent2x and 2x*1(5-2) * x and 3x8+6+b and 8+6b

Tell whether the expressions in each pair are equivalent

2x and 2x1

(5-2) x and 3x

8+6+b and 8+6b