Concept explainers
You may combine your answers to all three parts of this problem.
a. Is it valid to compare
by “cancelling” the 0s and comparing
instead? Explain your answer.
b. Is it valid to compare
by “cancelling” the 5s and comparing
instead? Explain your answer.
c. Write a paragraph discussing the distinction between your answer in (a) and your answer in (b).
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