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Can anyone help me on this question

subtract

(5x+3)-(x+2)

a. 5x+1

b.5x+5

c.4x+5

d.4x+1

2 Answers

1 vote

Answer:

D

Explanation:

A p e x

User Noel Murphy
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Answer:

Hi! Your answer is d. =)

Explanation:

Because the equation uses subtraction x become -x and 2 becomes -2.

The next step is basically just subtracting. Except, you can only combine like terms.


5x-x=4x

3-2=1

Thus, your answer is 4x+1

User EGlu
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