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Which expression is equivalent to -2x-8-(-7-3x)A. -5x - 15B. -5x - 1C. x - 15 D. x - 1

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Answer

Option D is correct.

-2x - 8 - (-7 - 3x) = x - 1

Step-by-step explanation

To answer this, we will simplify the expression and pick the answer.

-2x - 8 - (-7 - 3x)

= -2x - 8 + 7 + 3x

= -2x + 3x - 8 + 7

= x - 1

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