Question

Select the two expressions that are equivalent.
Responses

-2y + 5x

-5x - 2y

2y - 5x

5x - 2y

Answer 1

To find two equivalent expressions among the given options, we need to look for expressions that can be transformed into one another.

Let's examine the options:

1. **-2y + 5x**
2. **-5x - 2y**
3. **2y - 5x**
4. **5x - 2y**

Now we can rewrite each expression and check for equivalency:

1. **-2y + 5x**: This expression is in the form of \(5x - 2y\) (rearranging terms).
2. **-5x - 2y**: This can also be rewritten as \(- (5x + 2y)\); this expression has a different form.
3. **2y - 5x**: This is equivalent to \(- (5x - 2y)\); this has a different form as well.
4. **5x - 2y**: This is the same as the rearranged version of the first expression.

Thus, the equivalent expressions are:

- **-2y + 5x**
- **5x - 2y**

So, the two expressions that are equivalent are:
- **-2y + 5x**
- **5x - 2y**