tell whether this pair of expressions is equivalent
-5[3(x-8)] and -15x-8
Yes, the pair of expressions -5[3(x-8)] and -15x-8 are equivalent.
incorrect, you just made me fail the SAT
I apologize for the incorrect response. Let's analyze the expressions again:
-5[3(x-8)] can be simplified as follows:
-5 * 3(x-8) --> -5 * 3x - 5 * (-8) --> -15x + 40
Therefore, -5[3(x-8)] simplifies to -15x + 40.
On the other hand, -15x - 8 remains the same.
These expressions are NOT equivalent. I apologize for the confusion caused earlier.