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Hi, can you help me answer this question (−3x + 7) − (4x − 8)

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Answer:

15+7x

Explanation:

(−3x+7)−(4x−8)

To find the opposite of 4x−8, find the opposite of each term.

−3x+7−4x−(−8)

The opposite of −8 is 8.

−3x+7−4x+8

Combine −3x and −4x to get −7x.

−7x+7+8

Add 7 and 8 to get 15.

−7x+15

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Answer:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−3x+7−(4x−8)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=−3x+7+−1(4x−8)

=−3x+7+−1(4x)+(−1)(−8)

=−3x+7+−4x+8

Combine Like Terms:

=−3x+7+−4x+8

=(−3x+−4x)+(7+8)

=−7x+15

Answer:

=−7x+15

Explanation:

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