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Combine like terms for
15-(-9x-5)​

User Umesha MS
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Answer:

9x+20

Explanation:

15-1(-9x-5)

15+9x+5

9x+20

User Ideaboxer
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Hey there!


15 - (-9x - 5)

= 15 - 1(-9x - 5)

DISTRIBUTE -1 WITHIN the

PARENTHESES

= 15 - 1(-9x) - 1(-5)

= 15 + 9x + 5

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

= (15 + 5) + (9x)


= 20 + 9x


= 9x + 20


Therefore, your answer is: 9x + 20


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!


~Amphitrite1040:)

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