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Subtract. Use models if needed. (-x+3)-(x-5)
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Subtract. Use models if needed.
(-x+3)-(x-5)

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(-x+3)-(x-5)
Take the first part of each parenthesis.
-x-x=-2x.
Then the second part,
3-(-5)=8 **two negatives make a positive**
Then put them together. Answer: -2x+8
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