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What is (7p + 6) - (9p - 7)?

User Danielkza
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Answer:

-2p + 13

Explanation:

Distribute the -1 to (9p - 7):

7p + 6 - 9p + 7

Add like terms (7p and -9p, 6 and 7):

-2p + 13

User Arzu
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Answer:

-2p +13

Explanation:

(7p + 6) - (9p - 7)

Distribute the minus sign

(7p + 6) - 9p + 7

Combine like terms

7p -9p +6 +7

-2p +13

User Mrpandey
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