Question

Are these equivalent?
8-3/5x and -3/8x-8

Answer 1

No, these expressions are not equivalent. The expression 8-3/5x can be simplified to 8 - (3/5)x, while the expression -3/8x - 8 can be simplified to - (3/8)x - 8. The main difference is the order of the terms involving "x" and the constant term (-8).