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What's the expression that is equal to (9x+ 3) - (5x-7)

User Mugabits
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Answer: 4x + 10

Explanation:

(9x + 3) - (5x - 7)

Distribute

9x + 3 - 5x + 7

Combine like terms

4x + 10

4x + 10 is the simplified version of the original expression so they're equivalent.

Edit: I made a mistake at first, then changed it to the right one. This one is correct. :)

User Ara Vartanian
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Answer:

4x+10

Explanation:

User George Lee
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