Waytoowondrous
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  • 26-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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Tommy thinks the two expressions below are equivalent
-3 (6a - 5) + 4a and
22a + 15
A) Is he correct?
B) Explain why or why not?

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clarch19
clarch19 clarch19
  • 26-01-2021

Answer:

no, they are not equivalent expressions

Step-by-step explanation:

simplify: -3(6a - 5) + 4a = -3(6a) + (-3)(-5) + 4a  =  -18a + 15 + 4a  =  -14a + 15

-14a + 15 ≠ 22a + 15

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