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Pls solve: (8x-9)-(3x-1)
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User Dotminic
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Answer:

Explanation:

(8x−9)−(3x−1)

To find the opposite of 3x−1, find the opposite of each term.

8x−9−3x−(−1)

The opposite of −1 is 1.

8x−9−3x+1

Combine 8x and −3x to get 5x.

5x−9+1

Add −9 and 1 to get −8.

5x−8

User Rafael Baptista
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Answer:5x - 8

Explanation:

8x−9−(3x−1)8−9−(3−1)

8x−9−3x+18−9−3+1

8x−8−3x8−8−3

User Alex Staravoitau
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