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Simplify: (4x - 6) - (5x + 1)​

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Answer:

−x+−7

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4x−6−(5x+1)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=4x−6+−1(5x+1)

=4x+−6+−1(5x)+(−1)(1)

=4x+−6+−5x+−1

Combine Like Terms:

=4x+−6+−5x+−1

=(4x+−5x)+(−6+−1)

=−x+−7

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