Question

Ahmed wrote the two expressions below.

3/4 (8x + 4 ), 6x +1

Which procedure can Ahmed follow to determine if the two expressions are equivalent?

a. substitute 2 into each expression, and evaluate them

b. add the two expressions

c. substitute 1 into the first expression, substitute 2 into the second expression, and evaluate them

d. put an equal sign between the two expressions, and solve for x

Answer 1

Answer:

a. substitute 2 into each expression, and evaluate them

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The given expressions are not equivalent and Ahmed determined this by substituting 2 into each expression and evaluating them.

Given :

Ahmed wrote the two expressions -- (3/4 (8x + 4 )); (6x +1)

The following steps can be used in order to determine the procedure that Ahmed follow to determine if the two expressions are equivalent:

Step 1 - Write the given expression.

3/4 (8x + 4)   --- (1)

6x + 1       --- (2)

Step 2 - Now, substitute the value of (x = 2) in the expression (1).

$= \dfrac{3}{4}\times ((8\times2) + 4)$

$=3\times 5$

= 15

Step 3 - Now, substitute the value of (x = 2) in the expression (2).

= 6(2) + 1

= 13

From the above steps, it can be concluded that the given expressions are not equivalent. Therefore, the correct option is a).

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