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Find the result when 5m+ 2 is subtracted from 9m.

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Answer:

4m - 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Distributive Properties

Algebra I

  • Combining Like Terms

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

9m - (5m + 2)

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute negative: 9m - 5m - 2
  2. Combine like terms: 4m - 2
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