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(9x−4)−(2x−7) simplified

User Marty Neal
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Answer:

7x-11

Explanation:

9 x - 4 − 2 x - 7

Next, group like terms:

9 x − 2 x − 4 − 7

Now, combine like terms:

( 9 − 2 ) x + ( − 4 − 7 )

7 x +( − 11 )

7 x − 11

User Doddie
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Answer:7x+3

Explanation:

(9x-4)-(2x-7)

Open brackets

9x-4-2x+7

Collect like terms

9x-2x-4+7

7x+3

User Xiaoxi
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