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What is (3x+12)-(6x+5)

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Answer: -3x + 7

Step-by-step explanation: All you have to do is combine like terms

First, you combine 3x - 6x which, will give you -3x

Second, you combine 12 - 5 which will give you 7

3x - 6x = -3x

12 - 5 = 7

So, combine the answers and you will get -3x + 7

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