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Simplify (3x - 5) - (5x + 1).
A.-2x + 6
B.-2x - 6
C.2x-6
D.2x+6

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Answer:

Its B

Explanation:

User Tobsey
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To solve this we need to use this formula:

-(a+b)=-a-b

(3x-5)-(5x+1)=3x-5-5x-1=-2x-6

Answer: B

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