Question

4x−3=16=4(x−3)=16
Do they have the same solution?

Answer 1

Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation:

4x -3 = 16

x=19/4

4(x-3) = 16: Distribute the number in the parenthesis with 4 and you get:

4x-12=16

x=7

4x-12=16 is not the same as 4x-3=16

Therefore they do not have the same solution.

Answer 2

Answer:

no

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-3=16

4x=19

x=4.75

4(x-3)=16

4x-12=16

4x=28

x=7