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(3ax + 4a) - (9x + 15a)

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Answer:

3ax−11a−9x

Explanation:

3ax+4a−(9x+15a)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=3ax+4a+−1(9x+15a)

=3ax+4a+−1(9x)+−1(15a)

=3ax+4a+−9x+−15a

Combine Like Terms:

=3ax+4a+−9x+−15a

=(3ax)+(4a+−15a)+(−9x)

=3ax+−11a+−9x

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