Question

Which expression is equivalent to (3x + 4) - (7x + 2)?

Group of answer choices
A.10x + (-2)
B.10x + (6)
C.-4x + (2)
D.-4x + (6)

Answer 1

Correct Answer:C. -4x+2

Step-by-step explanation
First, change the middle sign to a plus and change the signs of the numbers in the second parentheses to their opposites; (3x+4)+(-7z-2)

Combine like terms : 3x-7x=-4x and 4-2=2

So your answer is -4x+2

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Answer 2

C is the correct one