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Subtract −b+3 ​​from −11b−4 ​.

What is the answer?

A. 10b−7
B. 10b+7
C. −12b−1
D. −10b−7

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The answer is D:

-11b - ( -b) = -11b + b = -10b
-4 - (+ 3) = -4 - 3 = -7
-10b - 7
User JetPro
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I believe D would be your answer:
(-11b - 4) - (-b + 3) distribute the negative
-11b - 4 + b - 3 combine like terms
-10b - 7 this is the solution

I hope this helps!!
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