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Simplify the following expression.

(81x - 46) - (54x + 21)
A.
27x + 25
B.
27x + 67
C.
27x - 67
D.
27x - 25

User Warda
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Answer:C. 27x-67

Explanation:

User Cheryl
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Answer:

C. 27x-67

Explanation:

To simplify, combine like terms meaning variable terms with variable terms and constants with constants.

81x-54x = 27x

-46-21=-46+-21=-67

The expression is 27x-67

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