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Simplify (6x-5)-(3x-2)

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I would think (6x-5)-(3x-2)= -24
User Tic
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(6x - 5) - (3x - 2)
Distribute (multiply) the negative sign to (3x - 2).

6x - 5 - 3x + 2
Combine like terms; 6x - 3x and -5 + 2.

3x - 3 is your answer.
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