Subtract 9x + 2 from 2x - 7 . what is the difference?

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asked Jul 22, 2023 114k views

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Richard Vergis · Answer 1 · 2023-07-26T07:48:39+0000

Answer:

The difference is -7x - 9

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement may be written mathematically as:

(2x - 7) - (9x + 2)

Removing brackets

2x - 7 - 9x - 2

Collect like terms

2x - 9x - 7 - 2

= -7x - 9