Determine Whether the Given Equations Are Equivalent Equations

question 52

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given equations are equivalent equations.
-3x - 5 = 7, 3x = 12, x = 4

• A) Equivalent equations
• B) Not equivalent equations

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Fire Eaters

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