Are the equations m+3=-5 and m-4=-12 equivalent

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Eileen Bernard

Mathematics

9 February, 17:07

Are the equations m+3=-5 and m-4=-12 equivalent

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Jesus · Answer 1

Yes they are because m=-8 in both equations

Naomi Wiggins · Answer 2

No, m+3=5 can be simplified to m=5-3 when subtracting 3 on both sides. Then 5-3=2. So the first equation m=2. For the second equation add 4 to both sides to get m=-12 + (-4) Then subtract - 12 + (-4) to get - 16.