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13 January, 15:59

What's the difference between 3 - (2+5) and 3x - (2x+5)

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  1. 13 January, 16:14
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    They got different answers, duh
  2. 13 January, 16:28
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    Exchange like terms

    5 = 3x - 2x

    5 = 1x

    5/1 = 1x/1

    5 = x

    To cross check, the lhs must be equal to the rhs e. g

    5 = 3x - 2x

    5 = 3 (5) - 2 (5)

    5 = 15 - 10

    5 = 5
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