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Subtract −7n+2 ​​from 2n−1 ​. What is the answer? A.−5n+1 B.9n−3 C.9n + 1 D.−9n+3

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Answer:

9n−3

Explanation:

User Evanne
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Make sure that the subtraction is set up in the correct order. We are subtracting -7+2 FROM 2n-1.

(2n-1) - (-7n+2)

Distribute the negative.

(2n-1) + (7n-2)

Combine like terms.

9n - 3

The answer is B.
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