Mario T. answered • 12/01/15
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Well on the left side you're adding the two variables, and on the right side you're multiplying them. That would be like saying 5 + 3 = 5 * 3, which we know isn't true. (8 = 15)
Jenna J.
check can prove that simplification is incorrect,but does not prove that a simplification is correct.
12/01/15