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1 answer:

Elanso [62]3 years ago

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given

(- 7x + 4) - (2x - 8) ← distribute parenthesis by 1 and - 1

= - 7x + 4 - 2x + 8 ← collect like terms

= - 9x + 12

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