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6) Find the difference of (4x - 5) and (6x + 8)

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Answer:

- 2 - 13

Explanation:

( 4 x - 5 ) - ( 6 x + 8 )

= 4 x - 5 - 6 x + 8

Arranging like terms together

= 4 x - 6 x - 5 - 8

= - 2 x - 13

User Tony Dong
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Answer:


-2x- 13

Explanation:

Hi there!


(4x - 5)-(6x + 8)

Open up the parentheses


4x - 5-6x - 8

Combine like terms


4x -6x- 5 - 8\\-2x- 13

I hope this helps!

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