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What is the difference of the two expressions shown below (3/4X+2)-(1/4x+5). Explain why

A. 1/2x + 7

B. x + 7

C. 1/4X - 3

D.1/2x - 3

User Petrhaus
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Answer:

  • D. 1/2x - 3

Explanation:

  • (3/4x + 2) - (1/4x + 5) =
  • 3/4x - 1/4x + 2 - 5 =
  • 2/4x - 3 =
  • 1/2x - 3

Correct choice is D

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