Equivalence Math Example 1
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Example 1
easyAre \(3 \times 4\) and \(6 \times 2\) equivalent? Show your work.
Solution
- 1 Calculate \(3 \times 4 = 12\).
- 2 Calculate \(6 \times 2 = 12\).
- 3 Both equal 12, so \(3 \times 4 = 6 \times 2\). They are equivalent.
Answer
Yes, both equal 12
Two expressions are equivalent when they name the same value. Here both equal 12 even though they look different.
About Equivalence
When two expressions, numbers, or objects represent the same value or are interchangeable in every relevant context.
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