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( x + 3 ) + ( − 7 x − 1 )

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Answer:

-6x + 2.

Explanation:

  • ( x + 3 ) + ( -7x - 1 )

Remove brackets.

  • x + 3 -7x - 1

Rewrite as like terms.

  • -7x + x + 3 - 1

Calculate .

  • -6x +2.
User Nini
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Answer:

-6x +2

Explanation:

( x + 3 ) + ( − 7 x − 1 )

Combine like terms

x -7x +3 -1

-6x +2

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