Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1/3 (12x + 24) - 9x
4x + 8 - 9x
8 - 5x
-6(x + 1)
-6x - 6
They are not equivalent
no there not equilevent
1/3(12x+24)-9x=-5x+8
multiply the term in parentheses by -6
-6(x+1)=-6x-6
