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Simplify the expression below.
-4x - (-x)
A. 5x
B. 3x
C. -3x
D. –5x

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Answer:

c. -3x is the answer

Explanation:

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Solve by simplifying:

-4x - (-x)

Distribute (or carry over) the minus sign into the variable inside the parenthesis, in which it turns into a positive.

-4x + x

Combine like terms by adding:

-3x

Your answer would be C. -3x

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