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(3x-5)-(5x+1) simplify

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Answer:

(3x - 5) - (5x + 1) = 3x - 5 - 5x - 1 = - 2x - 6

The answer is C)

Explanation:

User MayurB
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Answer:

-2x - 6

Explanation:

(3x - 5) remains 3x - 5.

-(5x + 1) becomes -5x - 1.

The indicated difference is then

3x - 5 -5x - 1, or -2x - 6

User Ferhtgoldaraz
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