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Find the difference (2x-5) and (3-9x)

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(2x-5)-(3-9x)=2x-5-3+9x=11x-8
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(2x - 5) - (3 - 9x)
Distribute the negative to (3 - 9x).
2x - 5 - 3 + 9x
11x - 8

The answer is 11x - 8.
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