Write an equation equivalent to 2x+3y=5 by multiplying the equation by 4.(1 point)

Question

The equation 2x+3y=5 is equivalent to .

Answer 1

To find an equation equivalent to $2x+3y=5$ by multiplying the entire equation by 4, you can do the following:

$$4(2x+3y)=4\times 5$$

Now, distribute the 4 on the left side:

$$8x+12y=20$$

So, the equation $2x+3y=5$ is equivalent to $8x+12y=20$.