Are the equations - 2x=10 and - 5x=25 equivalent

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Karma Mendoza

6 June, 14:06

Are the equations - 2x=10 and - 5x=25 equivalent

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Rigoberto · Answer 1

Yes both are equivalent.

Lawson Morton · Answer 2

To equations are equivalent if and only if they have the same solution set.

Solve for both of the equations.

-2x = 10

x = - 5 < - - Divide both sides by - 2

-5x = 25

x = - 5 < - - Divide both sides by - 5

Both have the solution - 5.

So, yes both are equivalent.