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Write the following expression in simplest form.

the expression negative three fourths times x minus 8 minus the expression negative 17 plus two eighths times x

A - −1x + (−9)
B - −1x + (9)
C - four eighths times x plus nine
D - four eighths times x plus negative twenty five

User Kwexi
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Answer: the answer is b -X +(9)

Explanation:

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Answer:

B -1x+(9)

Explanation:

1. understand the question

-3/4*x-8 - (-17)+2/8*x

-3/4x-8+17+2/8x

-6/8x-8+17+2/8x

-2/8x -2/8x

-1x-8+17

-1x+(9)

answer is B

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