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(4x-3)-(x+6)
simplify

User Sarah Kemp
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Answer:

3x-9

Explanation:

User Freefri
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Answer: 3x-9

Let's simplify step-by-step.

4x−3−(x+6)

Distribute the Negative Sign:

=4x−3+−1(x+6)

=4x+−3+−1x+(−1)(6)

=4x+−3+−x+−6

Combine Like Terms:

=4x+−3+−x+−6

=(4x+−x)+(−3+−6)

=3x−9

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