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When simplified, which of the following expressions has a coefficient of 5? -4x - 9x -4x + 9x 4x - 9x 4x - (-9x)

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Answer:

-4x + 9x is your answer

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User Erf
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-4x - 9x = -13x
-4x + 9x = 5x
4x - 9x = -5x
4x - (-9x) = 4x + 9x = 13x
i.e. the second option is the answer
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