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What expression is equivalent to 3x - 7 - 6x + 13

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Answer:

-3x + 6 and -3(x - 2)

Explanation:

Given


3x - 7 - 6x + 13

Required

An equivalent expression


3x - 7 - 6x + 13

Collect Like Terms


3x - 7 - 6x + 13 = 3x - 6x - 7 + 13


3x - 7 - 6x + 13 = -3x+6

This can be simplified further as:


3x - 7 - 6x + 13 = -3(x-2)

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