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Find the difference.

Find the difference.-example-1

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Answer:

-2x-4

Explanation:

(-7x-7y-4)-(-5x-7y)=-7x-7y-4+5x+7y=-7x-4+5x=-2x-4

User Zamir
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Answer:

-2x - 4

Explanation:

  • (- 7x - 7y - 4) - (-5x - 7y) Remove both sets of brackets
  • -7x - 7y - 4 + 5x + 7y Notice the sign change in 6x and 7y Two minus signs multiplied together make a plus. Gather like terms.
  • -7x + 5x - 7y + 7y - 4 Simplify
  • -2x - 4 Note the ys cancel out.

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