Question

Which of these is equivalent to the following expression? 5s - 11b + 3s - 12b A. -b + 8s -B.23b + 2sC. -23b + 8s D. b + 8s

MORE THAN ONE ANSWER

Answer 1

Option b) and c) are correct

Explanation:

Given expression is 5s - 11b + 3s - 12b

5s - 11b + 3s - 12b=8s-23b (Rearranging the right hand side terms)

5s - 11b + 3s - 12b =-23b+8s

Option c) is correct

By the definition of equivalent the given expression is the sum of the two terms ( the terms may vary or equal)

From the definition of equivalent we get, Option b) is also correct

Therefore Option b) and c) are correct