Two students were given the expression shown to simplify.

use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about whether each student's answer is an equivalent expression. then choose an expression that is equivalent.

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clear check
sergio: 9−(−3x)
sergio's expression is because .

leon: 9+3+6x
leon's expression is because .

equivalent expression

a correct equivalent expression is .

answer: 5

step-by-step explanation:

ranks (& how to earn them):

-beginner (needs at least 0 points & 0 brainliest answers)

- hand (needs at least 100 points & 0 brainliest answers)

-ambitious   (needs at least 250 points & 0 brainliest answers)

-virtuoso (needs at least 500 points & 5 brainliest answers)

-expert   (needs at least 1,000 points & 10 brainliest answers)

-ace (needs at least 3,000 points & 15 brainliest answers)

-genius   (needs at least 15,000 points & 50 brainliest answers)

how to award brainliest:

you must wait until 2 people answer to award brainliest. i'm pretty sure that it should be next to the "" and "comments" buttons.  

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step-by-step explanation:

write an equation for the line of best fit. then predict the number of milk cow operations in the year 2005.