Question

Which expressions are equivalent to (1/3x x-5/3x)-(-4/3x 2)?

1) -2-x
2) 2x
3) -2x
4) -2
5) x-2

Answer 1

To solve the given expression, simplify both sides of the equation and then multiply them together. None of the given expressions are equivalent to the original expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the given expression, we need to simplify both sides of the equation and then multiply them together:

(1/3x - 5/3x) - (-4/3x * 2)

To simplify the left side of the equation, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions:

(1 - 5)/3x = -4/3x

Now, we can combine like terms:

-4/3x - (-8/3x) = -4/3x + 8/3x = 4/3x

Therefore, the expression is equivalent to 4/3x, which is not one of the given options. None of the given expressions are equivalent to the original expression.