idanis2015
idanis2015 idanis2015
  • 10-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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Do the equations x + y =-2 and 3x + 3y = -6 define the same line? Explain

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mother0ginger
mother0ginger mother0ginger
  • 10-01-2017
they define the same line because all of the numbers in the equation are tripled (properties of equality). 
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kaivalyashenoy
kaivalyashenoy kaivalyashenoy
  • 10-01-2017
x+y=-2
multiply the whole equation with 3
you will get 3x+3y=-6
x+y=-2
and 3x+3y=-6 are equivalent
the values of x and y is same in both the equations
so they define the same line.
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