To solve this equation:
-4(-0.5) = 23 4 2/3 = 3 (4 + 2/3) = 3 (12/3 + 2/3) = 3 * (14/3) = 42/3 = 14So, the equation becomes:
2 - 14 + 12 = 0-12 + 12 = 00 = 0
Therefore, the equation is true.
To solve this equation:
-4(-0.5) = 2
3 4 2/3 = 3 (4 + 2/3) = 3 (12/3 + 2/3) = 3 * (14/3) = 42/3 = 14
So, the equation becomes:
2 - 14 + 12 = 0
-12 + 12 = 0
0 = 0
Therefore, the equation is true.