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Subtract: (450 - 8a + 7b) - (5a - 2b)

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The answer to that equation is: -13a + 9b + 450
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Answer:

−13a+9b+450

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

450−8a+7b−(5a−2b)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=450−8a+7b+−1(5a−2b)

=450+−8a+7b+−1(5a)+−1(−2b)

=450+−8a+7b+−5a+2b

Combine Like Terms:

=450+−8a+7b+−5a+2b

=(−8a+−5a)+(7b+2b)+(450)

=−13a+9b+450

Answer:

=−13a+9b+450

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