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Simplify (3x − 5) − (5x + 1).

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Work shown above! Answer is -2x - 6
Simplify (3x − 5) − (5x + 1).-example-1
User Twanda
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Answer:

(-2x - 6)

Explanation:

The given expression is ( 3x - 5 ) - ( 5x + 1 )

We have to simplify the given expression

First we will open the bracket having negative notation outside.

( 3x - 5 ) - 5x - 1

3x - 5 - 5x - 1

Now we will collect the similar terms together.

3x - 5x - 5 -1

-2x - 6

So the simplified form of the expression is (-2x - 6)

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