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For the equations given below, which statement is true?

-3x - 8 = 19
-3x - 2 = 25
A.
The equations have the same solution because the second equation can be obtained by subtracting 6 from both sides of the first equation.
B.
The equations have the same solution because the second equation can be obtained by subtracting 19 from both sides of the first equation.
C.
The equations do not have the same solution because the second equation can be obtained by adding 6 to both sides of the first equation.
D.
The equations have the same solution because the second equation can be obtained by adding 6 to both sides of the first equation.

Please help!!!!!
IS IT A, B, C OR D?

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User Flinsch
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C.The equations do not have the same solution because the second equation can be obtained by adding 6 to both sides of the first equation.



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User Krystel
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C is correct. adding 6 to both sides changes the first equation into the second. adding the same thing to both sides of an equation does not change it's solutions
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