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A wire is (7x – 3) meters long. A length of (3x – 4) meters is cut for use(a) How much wire is left?

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Answer:

The amount of wire left is 4x + 1

Explanation:

Initially, the wire is (7x - 3) meters long.

A length of (3x - 4) meters is cut.

How much wire is left?

Initial amount subtracted by the amount that is cut. So

(7x - 3) - (3x - 4) = 7x - 3 - 3x + 4

We combine the like terms

7x - 3x - 3 + 4 = 4x + 1

The amount of wire left is 4x + 1

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