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Subtract.

14x-(6+7x)

(Simplify answer)

User Shealan
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We can simplify an expression by distributing if needed and combing terms if needed.

In the expression 14x - 6 + 7x the terms 14x and 7x are like terms. Because they both have the same variable and are to the same power.

14x - 6 + 7x
21x - 6

So, 21x - 6 is the answer.
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14x-(6+7x)
=14x-6-7x
=14x-7x-6
=(14x-7x)-6
=7x-6x
User Rushi Soni
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