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Subtract (4x+7)-(x+1)

User Hary
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Answer:

Explanation:

1. Distribute the Negative sign

(4x +7 ) + (-x - 1)

2. Remove Paranthesis

4x + 7- x - 1

3. Solve

4x - x + 7 - 1

3x + 6

4. (optional) Factor out the 3

3(x+2)

The answer is 3x + 6 or 3(x+2)

User Florin Marcus
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Answer: (4x+7)-(x+1) = 4x + 7 - x - 1 = 3x + 6.

Therefore, (4x+7)-(x+1) = 3x + 6.

Explanation:

User Taleh Ibrahimli
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