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(4x + 5y) - (2x + 5)
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Answer:

2x + 5y - 5

Explanation:

(4x + 5y - (2x + 5)

remove the brackets.

➡️ 4x + 5y - (2x - 5)

if there is a "-" in front of a form in brackets, change the sign of each term in the form.

➡️ 4x + 5y - 2x - 5

simplify terms by adding or subtracting.

➡️ 2x + 5y - 5

User Jestro
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Explanation:

(4x + 5y) - (2x+5)

impliment the negative

4x + 5y -2x -5

combine like terms

2x + 5y - 5

traditionally the x goes first but it could be y too such as 5y + 2y - 5

either one is the final answer

User Rayman
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