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Simplify the expression.
Subtract 4x – 10 from 2x + 5.

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Answer:


2x + 5 - (4x - 10) \\ 2x + 5 - 4x + 10 \\ - 2x + 15 \\ thank \: you

User Verrochio
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Answer:

-2x+15

Explanation:

from means it comes after

2x+5 - ( 4x-10)

Distribute the minus sign

2x+5 -4x+10

Combine like terms

2x-4x +5+10

-2x+15

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