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Simplify 7(x – 2) – 4x + 9.

A. –21x + 49

B. –11x – 11

C. 3x – 5

D. 3x + 7

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The answer is 3x-5.

Hope this helps!

User NA Slacker
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Answer: 3x - 5


Explanation:

1. Expand:

7x - 14 - 4x + 9

2. Collect like terms:

(7x - 4x) + (-14 + 9)

3. Simplify:

3x - 5

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