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Which of the following is equivalent to the expression below(-3m + 5) + (m - 11)A: 4m - 16B: -4m - 6C: 2m - 16D: -2m - 6

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Answer:

D: - 2m - 6

Explanations:

The given expression is:

(-3m + 5) + (m - 11)

Remove the brackets

-3m + m + 5 - 11

Note:

-3m + m = -2m

5 - 11 = -6

The expression therefore becomes:

- 2m - 6

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