Question

Simplify (4x − 6) − (5x + 1).

x + 7
−x + 7
x − 7
−x − 7

Answer 1

Simplify (4x − 6) − (5x + 1).

I believe it would be -x - 7.

Explanation:

I took the test and got the answer correct.

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Answer 2

-x-7

Explanation:

To simplify polynomials, find the like terms which look and sound the same then combine the coefficients of each to simplify.

`(4x-6)-(5x+1)\\4x-5x-6-1\\-x-7`