Decide Whether or Not the Equations Are Equivalent $\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 1 = 7 \\- 3 x + 7 = - 1\end{array}$

question 123

Multiple Choice

Decide whether or not the equations are equivalent.
- $\begin{array} { l } 3 x - 1 = 7 \\- 3 x + 7 = - 1\end{array}$

• A) Not equivalent
• B) Equivalent

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