4 years ago

Simplify (3x − 5) − (5x + 1). −2x + 6 −2x − 6 2x − 6 2x + 6

Mathematics

2 answers:

Digiron [165]4 years ago

7 0

-2x-6 is the answer... do you need to work this out because I can write out the process

goldenfox [79]4 years ago

7 0

<span>(3x − 5) − (5x + 1)
Distribute the negative:
(3x - 5) - 5x - 1
That ^ is the same thing as:
3x - 5 - 5x - 1
Rewrite with like terms next to each other (optional)
3x - 5x - 5 - 1
Solve:
-2x -6</span>

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