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Subtract
8x - (5+4x)

User Webveloper
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Answer: The answer is 4x−5

Explanation:

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=8x+−1(5+4x)

=8x+(−1)(5)+−1(4x)

=8x+−5+−4x

Combine Like Terms:

=8x+−5+−4x

=(8x+−4x)+(−5)

=4x+−5

User Chazomaticus
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Answer:

4x-5

Explanation:

first make the equation easier 8x -1(5+4x)

then simplify with the parenthesis 8x -5-4x

then combine like terms 4x-5

there is you answer

User Samer Abu Gahgah
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