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Subtract ( – 8r–2)–( – 5r–9)

User RahulB
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Answer:
-3r+7

Explanation:

given the equation


(-8r-2)-(-5r-9)

Distribute the negative


-8r-2+5r+9

Combine like terms


(-8r+5r)+(-2+9)


(-3r)+(7)=


-3r+7

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