Question

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What is the difference of the linear expressions? (−2x−9)−(5x+5)

Answer 1

Answer: -7x - 14

Explanation:

(-2x - 9) - (5x + 5)

To find the opposite of 5x + 5, find the opposite of each term)

-2x - 9 - 5x - 5

Combine - 2x and -5x to get -7x

-7x - 9 - 5

Subtract 5 from -9 to get -14

-7x - 14 is the answer.