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Simplify by Combining like terms -5 -x +4x-4
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Simplify by Combining like terms -5 -x +4x-4

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Answer:

3 ( x - 3 )

Explanation:

1) Subtract the numbers.

  • - 5 - x + 4x - 4
  • - 9 - x + 4x

2) Combine like terms.

  • - 9 - x + 4x
  • - 9 + 3x

3) Rearrange Terms.

  • - 9 + 3x
  • 3x - 9

4) Common Factor.

⇒ Factor by Grouping.

  • - 5 - x + 4x - 4
  • 3x - 9

⇒ Factor by Grouping.

  • 3x - 9
  • 3 ( x - 3 )
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