Question

ryan is trying to determine whether 2.7x-5.9 is equivalent to 2.8x-5.9. To test this , he substitutes 0 for x in both expressions. Explain why this will not work.

Answer 1

multiply 2.7 by X .

Answer 2

anything before x you have to multiply it by x

Answer 3

in this case we know x = 0

Answer 4

so do 2.7(0) - 5.9

Answer 5

and then 2.8(0)-5.9

Answer 6

then see if they both equal the same thing

Answer 7

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Answer 8

thank you so much!!!!