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Combine the terms correctly. 8x − 9 − 12x + 5. *

-x -8x
20 x -4
-4x + 14
-4x -4

User KirstenLy
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Answer:


-4x-4

Explanation:


8x-9-12x+5


8x-12x=-4x


-9+5=-4

Final Answer:
-4x-4

User Gnuvince
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Answer:

-4x-4

Explanation:

8x − 9 − 12x + 5

Combine like terms

8x -12x -9+5

-4x -4

User Yurowitz
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