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Subtract (x+8)-(-3x-5)

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\bold{Hey\ there!}\\ \\\bold{(x+8)-(-3x-5)} \\ \bold{Distribute\downarrow} \\ \bold{x(-3x)=-3x^2} \\ \bold{x(-5)=5x} \\ \bold{8(-3x)=-24x} \\ \bold{8(-5)=-40} \\ \\ \bold{We\ get:x+8+3x+5} \\ \bold{Combine\ the\ like\ terms\downarrow} \\ \bullet \ \bold{x \& 3x} \\ \bullet \ \bold{8\&5} \\ \\ \bold{Substitute\ the\ x\ by \ itself\ is\ 1}


\bold{1x+3x=4x} \\ \bold{8+5=13} \\ \\ \\ \boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer:4x+13}}}\checkmark \\ \\ \bold{Good\ luck\ on\ your\ assignment\ \& \ enjoy \ your\ day!} \\ \\ \\ \\ \frak{LoveYourselfFirst:)}

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