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Subtract. (−3.5x+7)−(5.3x−4) Enter your answer, in simplified form

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3.5x+7(5.3x−4)Distribute the Negative Sign:=3.5x+7+−1(5.3x−4)=3.5x+7+−1(5.3x)+(−1)(−4)=3.5x+7+5.3x+4Combine Like Terms:=3.5x+7+5.3x+4=(3.5x+5.3x)+(7+4)=8.8x+11Answer:=8.8x+11
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