All of the following expressions simplify to -5x + 7, except ( x - 2) - (6 x - 9) (5 x + 1) - (-10 x + 6) -4 x + 2 x + 7 - 3 x (
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Step-by-step explanation:
The options are missing; However, I'll simplify the given expression.
Given
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Write Equivalent Expression
To solve this expression, we'll make use of laws of indices throughout.
From laws of indices
So,
gives
Also from laws of indices
So, the above expression can be further simplified to
Multiply the exponents gives
Substitute for 32
From laws of indices
This law can be applied to the expression above;
becomes
Solve exponents
From laws of indices,
; So,
gives
The expression at the numerator can be combined to give
Lastly, From laws of indices,
; So,
becomes
Hence,
is equivalent to