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2x + 4) - 5
please help!
(simplify it)

User DTRT
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Answer:

= 2x + (-1)

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

2x+4−5

=2x+4+−5

Combine Like Terms:

=2x+4+−5

=(2x)+(4+−5)

=2x+−1

User Stephen Reindl
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Answer:

2x-1

Explanation:

User Solomon Slow
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